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R203 GNV

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

162,667 mi
Last recorded162,667 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 GNV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 162,667 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rearward fulcrum bush, advise replacing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint forward arm, advise replacing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

c/v joint rattling on lock under drive condition, advise replacing

Fail 20 Dec 2017 162,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing rearward fulcrum bush, advise replacing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint forward arm, advise replacing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

c/v joint rattling on lock under drive condition, advise replacing

Pass 21 Dec 2016 160,978 miles

Centre silencer poor condition.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 160,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre silencer poor condition.

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

Nearside rear tyre perished in tread

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 159,408 miles

front number plate cracked

headlight switch contact poor

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear number plate stained

Fail 11 Jan 2016 159,385 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 number plate cracked

headlight switch contact poor

rear exhaust in poor condition

rear number plate stained

Pass 7 Jan 2015 157,612 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2014 155,403 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside headlight reflector tarnished

rear number plate slightly stained

Fail 7 Jan 2014 155,387 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside headlight reflector tarnished

rear number plate slightly stained

Pass 2 Jan 2013 153,097 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2011 150,406 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2011 150,353 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2010 147,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 144,444 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 144,444 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 136,204 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 135,993 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 126,784 miles

c/l 527912

Pass 5 Mar 2007 119,605 miles

c/l 472710

Pass 6 Mar 2006 11,027 miles

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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 GNV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 127,550 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 GNV, 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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R203 GNV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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