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AKZ 4494

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,862 mi
Last recorded111,862 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 4494
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 111,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 110,040 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2016 107,588 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2016 107,585 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 106,525 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 106,525 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre low in pressure

under-trays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,444 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 104,441 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,564 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2013 100,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 96,695 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 96,693 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 93,945 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyres nealy buld on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2011 93,939 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyres nealy buld on outer edge

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 89,460 miles

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

offside rear brake disc slight corrosion

Fail 15 Sep 2010 89,460 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake disc slight corrosion

offside rear brake disc slight corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2009 85,550 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,034 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,200 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 74,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag lamp stays on.

nearside wiperblade split,

Pass 13 Jun 2006 66,980 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 57,661 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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AKZ 4494 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 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 AKZ 4494, 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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AKZ 4494 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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