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E18 DAF

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

133,886 mi
Last recorded133,886 miles
Recorded on20 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE18 DAF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2021 133,886 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,568 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 132,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 118,354 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear coil spring broken but still located.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 118,354 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear coil spring broken but still located.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 116,576 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 116,575 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 113,086 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 113,086 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 110,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 108,641 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 108,627 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 102,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 89,241 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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E18 DAF is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 E18 DAF, 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 E18 DAF registered?

E18 DAF is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is E18 DAF safe to buy?

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