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KKZ 9898

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

192,993 mi
Last recorded192,993 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKZ 9898
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 192,993 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 190,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 185,350 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 185,334 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

All 4 rear constant velocity gaiter perished

Both front to rear brake pipes HEAVILY corroded

Coolant level on minimum

Exhaust system corroded

Fuel cap seal perished

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear outer sill corroded under cover

Offside washer jet not working

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

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

Rear subframe bushes perished

Rear suspension corroded and bushes perished

Throttle pedal broken

Pass 3 Sep 2021 182,577 miles

Accelerator pedal incomplete

All rear driveshaft constant velocity gaitors perished

Coolant level below min

Corrosion along both front and rear sill seams

EPC light came on dash during brake test

Fuel cap sill perished

Nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit, also heavily perished and cracked

Nearside rear upper suspension arm, all 3 bushes heavily perished, no movement

Offside rear tyre tread on legal limit, also heavily perished and cracked

Offside rear upper suspension arm, all 3 bushes heavily perished, no movement

Offside washer jet doesn't provide much fluid

Fail 2 Sep 2021 182,576 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap sill perished

Accelerator pedal incomplete

All rear driveshaft constant velocity gaitors perished

Coolant level below min

Corrosion along both front and rear sill seams

EPC light came on dash during brake test

Nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit, also heavily perished and cracked

Nearside rear upper suspension arm, all 3 bushes heavily perished, no movement

Offside rear tyre tread on legal limit, also heavily perished and cracked

Offside rear upper suspension arm, all 3 bushes heavily perished, no movement

Offside washer jet doesn't provide much fluid

Pass 2 Sep 2020 179,659 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

all 4 tyres wearing on inner & outer edges.

Fail 27 Aug 2020 179,657 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking DANGEROUS, ADVISE, DO NOT DRIVE. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 176,000 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Jun 2018 172,551 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 168,933 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 May 2016 163,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 159,738 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 155,629 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 155,626 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 152,358 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 149,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 143,260 miles

air bag fault

Fail 15 Apr 2011 143,249 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

air bag fault

Pass 27 Apr 2010 183,458 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

Fail 23 Apr 2010 138,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

airbag light on

Pass 22 Apr 2009 124,910 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 124,904 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

handbrake travel

Pass 11 Apr 2008 112,482 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 112,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 100,904 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 95,588 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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KKZ 9898 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 KKZ 9898, 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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KKZ 9898 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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