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ALZ 4380

1998 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

205,585 mi
Last recorded205,585 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALZ 4380
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2016 205,585 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat blowing (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear fuel tank straps corroded

rear suspension components are heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 204,162 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 200,691 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 192,180 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 187,283 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 176,433 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 167,021 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 167,019 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 166,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front bumper insecure

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

o/s side skirt loose

Fail 1 Sep 2009 166,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2008 158,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 145,262 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 141,244 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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ALZ 4380 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ALZ 4380, 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 ALZ 4380 registered?

ALZ 4380 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 23 November 1998.

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