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H8 VPT

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

233,801 mi
Last recorded233,801 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH8 VPT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 233,801 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 233,801 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 231,592 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 229,380 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2024 229,380 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 227,096 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 224,188 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 221,092 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 218,945 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 213,036 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 213,036 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 207,937 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 199,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 198,834 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 189,009 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

rear exhaust mounting split

Pass 30 May 2014 184,618 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 177,498 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 171,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 162,936 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 162,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 159,636 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 159,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 156,372 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 141,240 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 141,192 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 131,047 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 131,047 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 119,084 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 104,923 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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H8 VPT is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 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 H8 VPT, 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 H8 VPT registered?

H8 VPT is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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