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R247 FJN

1998 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

207,591 mi
Last recorded207,591 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 FJN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 207,591 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 207,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 194,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 180,634 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 180,634 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 170,751 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 158,839 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 146,773 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 142,409 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 142,360 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 137,175 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 131,194 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2005 114,762 miles

rear brake discs next mot

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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R247 FJN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R247 FJN, 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 R247 FJN registered?

R247 FJN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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