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R211 GAA

1998 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,859 mi
Last recorded148,859 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 GAA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 148,859 miles

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

both font discs worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 142,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 139,411 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 134,025 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 134,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 125,410 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 125,411 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2006 115,759 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 115,759 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting corroded. †near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from engine area

Pass 12 Sep 2005 108,367 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 108,366 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R211 GAA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R211 GAA, 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 R211 GAA registered?

R211 GAA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R211 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 GAA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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