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R211 PCF

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

152,515 mi
Last recorded152,515 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 PCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2015 152,515 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 152,433 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 148,180 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 142,655 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 142,648 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 140,852 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 140,802 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 137,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2011 137,272 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 133,914 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 May 2009 125,178 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 119,733 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 119,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 111,977 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 111,881 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Tempory repair to offside rear lamp lens

Pass 3 May 2006 105,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 PCF is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PCF, 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 R211 PCF registered?

R211 PCF is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R211 PCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R211 PCF shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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