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M60 SWB

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

112,798 mi
Last recorded112,798 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM60 SWB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2012 112,798 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 112,798 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 101,243 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2011 101,243 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2010 91,392 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 91,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 81,850 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 68,213 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 68,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,089 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 56,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 46,582 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 46,582 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING UNEVENLY

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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M60 SWB is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 M60 SWB, 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 M60 SWB registered?

M60 SWB is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is M60 SWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M60 SWB shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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