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R236 NMR

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

212,025 mi
Last recorded212,025 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 NMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 212,025 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 211,523 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 209,435 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 209,435 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2019 206,876 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner CV Gaitor has slight split but still preventing ingress of dirt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 206,876 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner CV Gaitor has slight split but still preventing ingress of dirt

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 203,771 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 200,171 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 195,701 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 190,770 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 186,997 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 181,878 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 177,061 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 177,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 171,507 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 164,538 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 157,424 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 157,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 149,878 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 141,558 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 141,558 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 133,269 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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R236 NMR is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R236 NMR, 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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R236 NMR is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 10 June 1998.

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