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R240 LWY

1998 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,085 mi
Last recorded95,085 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 LWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2013 95,085 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 95,085 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 89,664 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 82,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 82,581 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,311 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,149 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 69,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 61,729 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 61,729 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 58,732 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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R240 LWY is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R240 LWY, 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 R240 LWY registered?

R240 LWY is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R240 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 LWY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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