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A4 BPX

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,104 mi
Last recorded84,104 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 BPX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 84,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 78,165 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 78,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 78,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 65,682 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 61,388 miles

Offside front and nearside front door trims slightly insecure

Fail 27 Feb 2009 61,374 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front and nearside front door trims slightly insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2008 58,463 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,897 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 55,861 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,880 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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A4 BPX is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 A4 BPX, 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 A4 BPX registered?

A4 BPX is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is A4 BPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 BPX 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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