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D2 SWG

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,297 mi
Last recorded167,297 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 SWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2016 167,297 miles

Both front tyres have slight abnormal wear

Emissions were very erattic

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 162,125 miles

Emissions were eratic

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 157,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 150,657 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2011 143,905 miles

near side front discs pitted and grooved

off side front discs grooved

Pass 14 Dec 2010 136,896 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv on both front tyer wearing on edges

adv on nearside rear tyer on 1.6m on outer edge

Fail 13 Dec 2010 136,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

adv on both front tyer wearing on edges

adv on nearside rear tyer on 1.6m on outer edge

Pass 10 Dec 2009 131,376 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2009 131,376 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 124,845 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 116,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 116,647 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 109,539 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

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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D2 SWG is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 D2 SWG, 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 D2 SWG registered?

D2 SWG is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is D2 SWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 SWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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