MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,053 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front outer CV gaiters collapsed
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wiper blades poor & nearside splitting
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Outer constant velocity joint gaiters collapsed
Rear number plate deteriorating
Small stonechips in windscreen
Auxiliary belt tensioner noisy
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside outer CV gaiter collapsing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak onto exhaust
PAS pipe from reservoir damp
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear number plate deteriorared
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Auxiliary belt tensioner noisy
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside outer CV gaiter collapsing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak onto exhaust
PAS pipe from reservoir damp
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear number plate deteriorared
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
bit of play in steeing rack
both front indicator bulbs fading
offside front lower front track control arm balljoint boot adrift
offside front outer constant velocity joint boot collapsing
parts of exhaust system rusting
rear brake discs edges rusty
rear number plate backing starting to peel
some wear to front brake discs
stonechips to windscreen
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
bit of play in steeing rack
both front indicator bulbs fading
offside front lower front track control arm balljoint boot adrift
offside front outer constant velocity joint boot collapsing
parts of exhaust system rusting
rear brake discs edges rusty
rear number plate backing starting to peel
some wear to front brake discs
stonechips to windscreen
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 DJV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc 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 R242 DJV, 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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R242 DJV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 1998.
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