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R203 EGN

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,960 mi
Last recorded244,960 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 EGN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 244,960 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2012 232,639 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 219,795 miles

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

rear silencer pipe improvised fixing bracket

Pass 25 Jun 2010 206,860 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2009 189,703 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 174,321 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 174,293 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 158,775 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 158,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 146,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate slightly distorted

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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R203 EGN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R203 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 R203 EGN registered?

R203 EGN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 4 March 1998.

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