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R235 WRM

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

289,704 mi
Last recorded289,704 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 WRM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2010 289,704 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 289,704 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2010 275,552 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 275,552 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 264,863 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 243,538 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 211,246 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 211,246 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 172,790 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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R235 WRM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R235 WRM, 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 R235 WRM registered?

R235 WRM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R235 WRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 WRM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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