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R241 OJB

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

196,761 mi
Last recorded196,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 OJB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 196,761 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2015 192,469 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 186,724 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 186,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 182,350 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 182,350 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 178,841 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 171,285 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 159,907 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 159,907 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 148,172 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 135,071 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 124,863 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 113,000 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 102,935 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 OJB is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R241 OJB, 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 R241 OJB registered?

R241 OJB is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R241 OJB safe to buy?

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