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R201 EGN

1998 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,091 mi
Last recorded105,091 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 EGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2012 105,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light stays on

Pass 22 Nov 2012 105,091 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light stays on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 97,650 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2010 92,390 miles

small split on offside front wiper rubber.slight play on nearside front wheel.nearside front tyre low on tread.slight play on offside front lower balljoint.cracks on suspension and steering bushes.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 92,379 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

small cracks on nearside front flexi brake hose.

small split on offside front wiper rubber.slight play on nearside front wheel.slight play on offside front lower balljoint.nearside front tyre getting low on tread.cracks on front suspension and steering bushes.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 82,897 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 82,167 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 73,832 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 73,832 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 72,992 miles

Engine dipstick tube broken

Large holes in drivers footwell carpet.

Slight play to nearside rear hub bearing.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 68,867 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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R201 EGN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 127,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R201 EGN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R201 EGN registered?

R201 EGN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R201 EGN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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