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JIL 8287

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

188,317 mi
Last recorded188,317 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 8287
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 188,317 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 178,629 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 167,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 156,643 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 148,425 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 141,831 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 135,350 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 116,710 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 116,710 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 113,723 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 93,893 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 88,020 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 88,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 81,769 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 73,323 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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JIL 8287 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 JIL 8287, 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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JIL 8287 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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