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R207 DGV

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

212,932 mi
Last recorded212,932 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 DGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 212,932 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Aug 2012 212,932 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Gearbox mounting defective

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2011 199,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

general underbody surface rust

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

oil leaks

Fail 27 Jul 2011 199,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

general underbody surface rust

nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 30 Jul 2010 190,711 miles

both front indicator close to showing white light

both front tyres close to limit of wear (inner edges)

rear number plate lights dim

stone chip in windscreen zone B

suspect nearside front tyre run flat

tempery fuel cap fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 177,925 miles

engine oil leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 169,095 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 167,493 miles

advise petrol cap

Fail 21 Jul 2007 167,487 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

advise front and rear brake discs rusty

advise front lower balljoint offside has slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2006 149,918 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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R207 DGV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R207 DGV, 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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R207 DGV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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