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A4 MVN

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,924 mi
Last recorded148,924 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 MVN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2009 148,924 miles

o/s/f inicator slightly white

rear brake pads low

both front tyres close to legal limit

engine mountings badly worn

front brake discs slightly corroded

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 19 Aug 2009 148,924 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres close to legal limit

engine mountings badly worn

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f inicator slightly white

rear brake pads low

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Fail 15 Aug 2008 142,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s cv boot perished

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r shock slighty leaking

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 15 Aug 2008 142,742 miles

n/s cv boot perished

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r shock slighty leaking

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 24 Apr 2007 129,460 miles

same as original advisory notice

Fail 23 Apr 2007 129,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre inner wall damage

Pass 5 May 2006 118,128 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2006 117,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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 MVN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MVN, 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 A4 MVN registered?

A4 MVN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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