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R241 GVC

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,415 mi
Last recorded134,415 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 GVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 134,415 miles

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

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)

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Jul 2010 134,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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)

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

both rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2009 128,901 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 128,901 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 115,051 miles

(1.5A.1a)the nearside and the offside front indicators colour is starting to show a tinge of white light

(2.4G.3)the nearside front top (rear) suspension arm bush bonding is starting to fail

(2.4G.3)the offside front top (rear) suspension arm bush bonding is starting to fail

(2.5C.1d)the nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate

(2.5C.1d)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(6.3.1d)the rear number plate is starting to show a minor dirty appearance

The Air Bag warning lamp indicates that a fault may be present not following the correct operating procedure

Fail 12 May 2008 115,051 miles

(1.5A.1a)the nearside and the offside front indicators colour is starting to show a tinge of white light

(2.4G.3)the nearside front top (rear) suspension arm bush bonding is starting to fail

(2.4G.3)the offside front top (rear) suspension arm bush bonding is starting to fail

(2.5C.1d)the nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate

(2.5C.1d)the offside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is starting to deteriorate

(4.1D1)the nearside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(4.1D1)the offside front tyre is worn close to the legal limit

(6.3.1d)the rear number plate is starting to show a minor dirty appearance

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

The Air Bag warning lamp indicates that a fault may be present not following the correct operating procedure

Pass 11 May 2007 103,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 91,035 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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R241 GVC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R241 GVC, 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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R241 GVC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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