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BJZ 8685

1998 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,166 mi
Last recorded79,166 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 8685
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,166 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 79,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2012 63,201 miles

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

nsf track rod end dust cover spliting

nsr and osr seat belts checked with child seats in place...both child seat not fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2012 63,201 miles

nsf track rod end dust cover spliting

nsr and osr seat belts checked with child seats in place...both child seat not fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2011 62,194 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 60,975 miles

both siils covered in plastic trim

oil leaking

osr seat belt checked with child seat in place

Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,278 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 59,436 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 58,934 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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BJZ 8685 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green 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 BJZ 8685, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJZ 8685 registered?

BJZ 8685 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is BJZ 8685 safe to buy?

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