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J20 BPF

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

40,242 mi
Last recorded40,242 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 BPF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 40,242 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 39,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres tread depth perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 39,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,871 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 38,293 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 38,293 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 37,656 miles

N/S/F Wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,035 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 36,295 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 36,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint lower rear arm as marked by chalk (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front tie bar as marked by chalk (2.4.G.2)

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)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 35,503 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 34,715 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small cuts both rear tyres

Fail 28 Mar 2014 34,715 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

small cuts both rear tyres

Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,925 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 33,171 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 33,171 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 32,647 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,468 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 31,468 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 29,851 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 28,210 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 25,872 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 25,872 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 23,962 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 23,962 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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J20 BPF is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J20 BPF, 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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J20 BPF is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 16 April 1998.

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