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R239 FFL

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,397 mi
Last recorded136,397 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR239 FFL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 136,397 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 127,537 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hoses (x2) ferrules corroded

offside front indicator pale

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 8 Apr 2010 127,537 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel tank straps corroded

nearside and offside front and rear brake discs corroded - STRONG ADVICE

nearside and offside rear brake hoses (x2) ferrules corroded

nearside and offside rear brakes catching and backplate noise

offside front indicator pale

offside rear wheel bearing slight play - unable to check noise

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 3 Feb 2009 123,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted n/s/rear unable to inspect seatbelt

low engime oil

screw in o/s rear tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2009 123,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted n/s/rear unable to inspect seatbelt

low engime oil

screw in o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2008 116,627 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

child seat fitted n/s rear

Fail 7 Feb 2008 116,627 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

child seat fitted n/s rear

engine oil low

n/s front tyre perished

Pass 5 Feb 2007 111,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 105,394 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

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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R239 FFL is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol 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 R239 FFL, 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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R239 FFL is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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