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R207 SBV

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,187 mi
Last recorded141,187 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 SBV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 141,187 miles

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 132,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 123,599 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 119,884 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 109,748 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 99,691 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 88,797 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 88,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2005 76,806 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 SBV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R207 SBV registered?

R207 SBV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R207 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 SBV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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