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CLZ 3420

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,749 mi
Last recorded148,749 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 3420
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 148,749 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 148,735 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

windscreen damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2009 143,157 miles

child seat fitted to rear

o/s front bumper insecure

oil leak

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Sep 2009 143,023 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted to rear

o/s front bumper insecure

oil leak

slight play in o/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Nov 2008 134,001 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advisorys on previous test

Fail 8 Nov 2008 133,842 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/S/F Bumper insucore

Pass 12 Jan 2008 120,495 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 120,113 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

offside door mirror glass damaged

possible engine mount failiure

Pass 6 Jan 2007 100,129 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 90,756 miles

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

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

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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CLZ 3420 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 CLZ 3420, 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 CLZ 3420 registered?

CLZ 3420 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CLZ 3420 safe to buy?

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