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KJZ 1646

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,046 mi
Last recorded216,046 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJZ 1646
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 216,046 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r , number plate light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front & rears ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2021 215,988 miles

Brake hose porous fronts & o/s/r (1.1.12 (e))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources o/s/r , number plate light (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front & rears ()

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 208,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe that joins to the offside rear hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside & Nearside jacking point areas (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Offside & nearside ,Front & rear all suspension & steering components maybe adversely effected in there designed operation as the vehicle is excessively lowered with modified springs (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2017 205,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper suspention arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both upper ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper suspention arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 195,886 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 195,725 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 185,114 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2014 185,111 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 174,062 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

the front offside tyre iner wall has slight deteriation

Pass 1 Apr 2011 161,671 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 149,201 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 148,456 miles

Nearside Inner Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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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KJZ 1646 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KJZ 1646, 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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KJZ 1646 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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