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R240 WRA

1998 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

160,362 mi
Last recorded160,362 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR240 WRA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 160,362 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2013 160,362 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 154,285 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 146,036 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 146,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 136,830 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 136,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 May 2009 126,916 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 126,916 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 122,431 miles

adv both front flexi hoses starting to split.....

adv both rear shock absorbers weak.....

adv front exhaust pipe in poor condition.....

adv nearside front upper suspension arm inner bush starting to split.....

Fail 1 May 2008 122,427 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

adv both front flexi hoses starting to split.....

adv both rear shock absorbers weak.....

adv front exhaust pipe in poor condition.....

adv nearside front upper suspension arm inner bush starting to split.....

adv rear brake pads wearing low on inner facees......

adv slight play in both rear wheel bearings.......

Pass 4 May 2007 118,584 miles

adv both front flexi hoses getting poor condition......

adv both rear shock absorbers getting worn and poor condition and bump stops badly hammered....

adv nearside front top suspension link armrear inner bush splitting.....

Fail 4 May 2007 118,584 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

adv both front flexi hoses getting poor condition......

adv both rear shock absorbers getting worn and poor condition and bump stops badly hammered....

adv nearside front top suspension link armrear inner bush splitting.....

Pass 9 May 2006 111,692 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 111,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

ADV both rear tyres close to minimum legal limits and offside front tyre close to minimum legal limits /

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 WRA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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

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