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C8 ARU

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,088 mi
Last recorded124,088 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 ARU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 124,088 miles

body damage

bushes parted on all top front ball jiont arms

center rear seat belt not presented

chip in screen

clutch fliud leaking

dip stick tube damaged

engine tappy

no reverse lights

nsf drop link worn

play at rear bearings

Fail 22 Apr 2008 124,088 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

body damage

body damage

bushes parted on all top front ball jiont arms

center rear seat belt not presented

chip in screen

clutch fliud leaking

dip stick tube damaged

engine tappy

no reverse lights

nsf drop link worn

play at rear bearings

Pass 8 May 2007 112,797 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 112,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

power styeering belt heavly worn

Pass 6 May 2006 100,656 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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C8 ARU is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C8 ARU, 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 C8 ARU registered?

C8 ARU is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is C8 ARU safe to buy?

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