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R240 NMR

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,706 mi
Last recorded201,706 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 NMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 201,706 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 186,788 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 174,220 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 173,564 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front tyres wearing heavy on edges.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 159,446 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 159,436 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 156,480 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 150,315 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 142,653 miles

r/h front ball joint will need replacing soon

rear brake discs slightly scored

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 NMR is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R240 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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What year was R240 NMR registered?

R240 NMR is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 1998.

Is R240 NMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R240 NMR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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