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B5 CYU

1998 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

165,773 mi
Last recorded165,773 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 CYU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 165,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 165,559 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 165,273 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 162,798 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 162,798 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 158,537 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 158,537 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 154,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 153,586 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 153,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 151,172 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side front brake hoses started to perish and wear

slight cut on offside front outter wall tyre

slight play on nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play on offside front bottom arm

Fail 10 Jun 2013 151,172 miles

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both side front brake hoses started to perish and wear

slight cut on offside front outter wall tyre

slight play on nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play on offside front bottom arm

Fail 25 Mar 2013 150,824 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 147,792 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre side wall.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 142,968 miles

Front brake discs and pads worn

Rear discs corroded

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall.

Pass 1 Mar 2010 138,728 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 138,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 128,883 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 124,171 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 124,171 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 111,166 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 111,166 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

park brake lever travel long †front and rear pads and discs worn

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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B5 CYU is a 1998 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,671cc 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 B5 CYU, 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 B5 CYU registered?

B5 CYU is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is B5 CYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 CYU shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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