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R234 LKN

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

228,712 mi
Last recorded228,712 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 LKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 228,712 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 227,215 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 227,138 miles

Front tyres getting low, but ok.

Possible slight play osf suspension?

Pass 26 Sep 2019 225,598 miles

All brake pies corroding.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front coil springs corroding.

Offside Rear Parking brake may need adjustment.

Winter tyres fitted.

Pass 20 Sep 2018 224,966 miles

All brake pipes corroding.

Both front coil springs corroded.

Winter tyres fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2017 224,769 miles

Both front tyres low.

Front coil springs corroded.

Winter tyres fitted.

Pass 23 Sep 2016 224,164 miles

All road wheels have winter tyres fitted.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 223,640 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 223,640 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 221,716 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 219,861 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 216,615 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp to back box broken

Pass 6 Oct 2012 216,615 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust clamp to back box broken

Pass 13 Oct 2011 203,849 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroded

variouse oil leaks

Fail 13 Oct 2011 203,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear discs corroded

variouse oil leaks

Pass 21 Dec 2010 192,435 miles

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Rear axle leaking.

Fail 21 Dec 2010 192,380 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc corroded.

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear axle leaking.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 177,549 miles

advise: both rear tyres wearing on insides.

Fail 14 Dec 2009 177,549 miles

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

advise: both rear tyres wearing on insides.

Pass 19 Dec 2008 155,826 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2007 133,653 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 114,478 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2005 100,144 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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R234 LKN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 R234 LKN, 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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R234 LKN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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