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H10 PHM

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

170,010 mi
Last recorded170,010 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 PHM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 170,010 miles

almost excessive play in n/s track rod end

bad oil leak

front indicators discoloured, n/s almost to excess

headlamp lenses and beam patterns deteriating

o/s/f top right hand ball joint has play almost to excess

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 7 Oct 2015 159,621 miles

Evidence of weep on both rear shock absorbers

N/s mirror glass broken

Rotational noise from front of engine

Some deterioration to front upper suspension bushes

Some deterioration to rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2015 159,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint With roll bar attached (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Abs operating at low speeds (not during brake test)

Evidence of weep on both rear shock absorbers

N/s mirror glass broken

Rotational noise from front of engine

Some deterioration to front upper suspension bushes

Some deterioration to rear trailing arm bushes

Wear and corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 17 Oct 2014 151,714 miles

BAttery fitting poor

Both front tyres worn unevenly, have damaged sidewalls and close to limits

Charge light on at time of test

Corrosion to all brake disc faces

Light corrosion to suspension subframes and components

Plastic covers, trays and liners preventing full examination

Some lift in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Both rear tyre carcasses badly deteriorated

Fail 17 Oct 2014 151,714 miles

BAttery fitting poor

Both front tyres worn unevenly, have damaged sidewalls and close to limits

Charge light on at time of test

Corrosion to all brake disc faces

Light corrosion to suspension subframes and components

Plastic covers, trays and liners preventing full examination

Some lift in o/s/f lower suspension ball joint

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyre carcasses badly deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2012 137,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

Fail 19 Sep 2012 136,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery loose

Pass 11 Oct 2011 129,420 miles

Dust cover on n/s/f upper ball joint split

Fail 7 Oct 2011 129,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Dust cover on n/s/f upper ball joint split

Pass 19 Aug 2010 119,270 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 117,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 114,719 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 114,494 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 95,297 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 95,297 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 79,137 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Fail 18 Sep 2007 79,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 4 Nov 2006 69,762 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 58,933 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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H10 PHM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 H10 PHM, 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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H10 PHM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 10 November 1998.

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