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FSX 41S

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

221,086 mi
Last recorded221,086 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFSX 41S
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 221,086 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle very muddy underneath

Fail 31 Jan 2022 221,059 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn against rear diff towards rear of car (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking out of reservoir (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle very muddy underneath

Pass 11 Dec 2020 210,429 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 210,375 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 209,684 miles

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

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip missing

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot in poor condition

Offside Front sill lip damaged/corroded

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear transmission noisy

both subframes corroded

brake pedal slightly spongy

play in pedal box

play in steering rack and arms

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Mar 2018 209,641 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip missing

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot in poor condition

Offside Front sill lip damaged/corroded

Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear subframe corroded

Rear transmission noisy

brake pedal slightly spongy

play in pedal box

play in steering rack and arms

suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2014 195,451 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 195,248 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 179,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 168,569 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 160,877 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 151,787 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2010 151,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 143,003 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 143,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 132,389 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 132,389 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2007 122,192 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 110,332 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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FSX 41S is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FSX 41S, 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 FSX 41S registered?

FSX 41S is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is FSX 41S safe to buy?

The MOT history for FSX 41S shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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