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A15 BBG

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,801 mi
Last recorded85,801 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 BBG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 85,801 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 85,801 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,068 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 80,167 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 78,428 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2020 77,305 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 77,133 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 76,474 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 76,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 75,182 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,347 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 72,916 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2014 68,808 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 66,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2012 63,447 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 60,650 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,925 miles

slight play in near side lower ball joint.

Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,216 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 49,199 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 46,703 miles

Nearside Rear 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 20 Jan 2006 43,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearin g on Outer Edge and Rear Brake Disks Showing Signs of Wear

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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A15 BBG is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 A15 BBG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A15 BBG registered?

A15 BBG is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is A15 BBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 BBG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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