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R203 SBV

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,164 mi
Last recorded209,164 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 SBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jul 2011 209,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 201,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 188,264 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 175,332 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 163,843 miles

N/S/R TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT!.

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 156,292 miles

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

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 SBV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

R203 SBV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R203 SBV safe to buy?

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