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LIB 5207

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

148,105 mi
Last recorded148,105 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIB 5207
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 148,105 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 148,105 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 140,081 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2009 134,107 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 134,107 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 128,971 miles

both near side tyres outer walls perished

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 128,971 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

both near side tyres outer walls perished

Pass 17 Sep 2007 124,054 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 124,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 119,269 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 119,269 miles

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

advise n/s & o/s front antirollbar links worn slightly

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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LIB 5207 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LIB 5207, 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 LIB 5207 registered?

LIB 5207 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 1998.

Is LIB 5207 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIB 5207 shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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