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R234 OTF

1998 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,481 mi
Last recorded144,481 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 OTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 144,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 144,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 May 2012 141,310 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 141,289 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 141,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 136,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 130,614 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 130,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre has a cut, not reaching cord

Pass 23 Apr 2009 124,597 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 124,597 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 120,417 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 115,637 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 115,637 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2006 109,633 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 OTF is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R234 OTF, 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 R234 OTF registered?

R234 OTF is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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