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A5 VYC

1998 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,669 mi
Last recorded121,669 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 VYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2014 121,669 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Mar 2014 121,669 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Jun 2012 107,654 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 97,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 89,482 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 89,473 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 89,457 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 89,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 83,241 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 77,436 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 70,616 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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A5 VYC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 A5 VYC, 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 A5 VYC registered?

A5 VYC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is A5 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 VYC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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