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R238 GCG

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,873 mi
Last recorded85,873 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 GCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 15 Apr 2009 85,873 miles

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

FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISC'S NEEDS TO BE REPLACED BEFOR NEXT MOT.!

Pass 16 Apr 2008 82,870 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlight chipped

Pass 20 Apr 2007 80,108 miles

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

coolant level low

Pass 21 Apr 2006 73,674 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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R238 GCG is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R238 GCG, 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 R238 GCG registered?

R238 GCG is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R238 GCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R238 GCG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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