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R236 RNN

1998 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

129,301 mi
Last recorded129,301 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR236 RNN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 129,301 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 121,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover deteriorated

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 115,705 miles

Advise front tyres getting close to wear limits.

Pass 13 May 2019 108,652 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 103,719 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

both rear shock absorber protectors deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2017 103,220 miles

oil leak

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 101,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 101,921 miles

Nearside Inner Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking wing - res pipes (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,327 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 100,931 miles

green dye leaking under vehicle. ( poss aircon.)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 100,318 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 99,838 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 99,150 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2010 97,903 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,027 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 96,050 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 94,861 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 85,184 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 RNN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 RNN, 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 R236 RNN registered?

R236 RNN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 1998.

Is R236 RNN safe to buy?

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