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R98 NMO

1997 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,250 mi
Last recorded191,250 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Audi A4129,309 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 NMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 191,250 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Pass 22 Sep 2017 190,805 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 190,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 189,471 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 188,260 miles

oil leaks

some corrosion to front brake discs

some damage to n/s/r sill pannel

Fail 22 Sep 2015 188,245 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leaks

some corrosion to front brake discs

some damage to n/s/r sill pannel

Pass 22 Sep 2014 186,376 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 185,236 miles

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

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Fail 4 Sep 2013 185,157 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

slight damage to o/s/r light lens

Pass 25 Sep 2012 183,930 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2012 183,927 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2011 182,866 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 182,133 miles

Oil leak

some damage to rear number plate

Pass 2 Sep 2009 181,739 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 181,702 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2008 180,120 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 180,014 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2007 168,949 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2007 168,608 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2006 151,921 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 128,322 miles

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

Nail in O/S/R tyre

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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R98 NMO is a 1997 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 129,309 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 R98 NMO, 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 29 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R98 NMO registered?

R98 NMO is a 1997 Audi A4, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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