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M2 JGK

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,359 mi
Last recorded135,359 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 JGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 135,359 miles

Airbag light on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 3 Nov 2011 135,359 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Airbag light on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside headlamp lens cracked

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Nov 2010 123,355 miles

oil leak from engine,bulk head full of water

rear brake disc`s corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2010 123,353 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

oil leak from engine,bulk head full of water

rear brake disc`s corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2009 109,043 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake discs lipped.

Both front brake discs lipped and corroding.

Both front lower (front) suspension arms have slight play in ball joints.

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges of tread.

Nearside headlamp lens cracked.

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 109,093 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Both front brake discs lipped and corroding.

Both front lower (front) suspension arms have slight play in ball joints.

Both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges of tread.

Nearside headlamp lens cracked.

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs lipped.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,160 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 79,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 79,452 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 59,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 59,231 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 55,579 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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M2 JGK is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M2 JGK, 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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M2 JGK is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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