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R201 NGN

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,746 mi
Last recorded170,746 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 NGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 170,746 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 170,398 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 163,462 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2012 163,462 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2011 151,958 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 151,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front registration plate slight damage nearside

Pass 29 Oct 2010 134,489 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 134,489 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 119,006 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 119,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2008 99,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2008 99,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 86,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,670 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 74,637 miles

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

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 NGN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NGN, 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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R201 NGN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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