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ECZ 1014

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,823 mi
Last recorded87,823 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationECZ 1014
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 87,823 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 22 May 2012 81,364 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 81,363 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear offside brake disc outer face badly corroded/parts missing

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

Pass 18 May 2011 74,993 miles

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

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

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

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

rear discs pitted

Pass 17 May 2010 69,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2009 63,709 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,704 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 50,423 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 50,423 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 May 2006 43,106 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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ECZ 1014 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc 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 ECZ 1014, 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

How do I check the history of ECZ 1014?

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What year was ECZ 1014 registered?

ECZ 1014 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is ECZ 1014 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ECZ 1014 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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