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H2 FGA

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,858 mi
Last recorded204,858 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH2 FGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 204,858 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 150 n/s 200 o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chip in headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 204,858 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 150 n/s 200 o/s (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced chip in headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 198,826 miles

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 198,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 181,382 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 181,382 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 172,877 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 172,877 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 149,552 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Sep 2011 149,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2010 140,509 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly ridged

Pass 7 Sep 2009 128,703 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 114,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 107,095 miles

Both front tyres becomming worn on edges.

Engine undertray fitted obstructing view of some testable components.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2006 101,513 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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H2 FGA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H2 FGA, 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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H2 FGA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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