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A4 YMB

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,607 mi
Last recorded131,607 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 YMB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 131,607 miles

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

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

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 25 Nov 2011 123,742 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 119,655 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 115,750 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 112,322 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2008 112,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 102,405 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 93,753 miles

rear brake discs pitting and scored

Pass 17 Nov 2005 81,095 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 81,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front tyres 2mm and worn low on inner edges. †205/55/16w

nail in O/S/F 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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A4 YMB is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A4 YMB, 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 YMB registered?

A4 YMB is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is A4 YMB safe to buy?

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