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R248 ABK

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,673 mi
Last recorded176,673 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 ABK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 176,673 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 16,666 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Offside rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2011 16,666 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake discs worn

Offside front tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Offside rear tyre outer side wall in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2010 161,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 156,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 156,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 148,783 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 148,783 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 138,929 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 125,518 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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R248 ABK is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R248 ABK, 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 R248 ABK registered?

R248 ABK is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R248 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 ABK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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