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N9 CKC

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

221,419 mi
Last recorded221,419 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN9 CKC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2012 221,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both

Pass 11 Nov 2011 206,297 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 5 Nov 2010 191,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side front upper suspension arm ball joint worn (front of the two)

off side trackrodend worn

Pass 23 Oct 2009 179,203 miles

near side front lower suspension arm bush starting to split

near side trackrodend worn

rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2008 167,467 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front lower suspension arms bushes worn (lower rear arms)

both front tyres wearing thin

near side front flexi brake pipe ferrule rusting

off side front flexi brake pipe cracking

off side front upper suspension arm balljoint worn (rear upper arm)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 167,467 miles

both front lower suspension arms bushes worn (lower rear arms)

both front tyres wearing thin

near side front flexi brake pipe ferrule rusting

off side front flexi brake pipe cracking

off side front upper suspension arm balljoint worn (rear upper arm)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 153,311 miles

both front flexi brake pipes starting to crack

front suspension rear lower arms have play in bushes

near side front tyre worn near legal limit

near side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 31 Oct 2007 153,311 miles

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

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

both front flexi brake pipes starting to crack

front suspension rear lower arms have play in bushes

near side front tyre worn near legal limit

near side rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 30 Oct 2006 139,394 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 128,222 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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N9 CKC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N9 CKC, 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 N9 CKC registered?

N9 CKC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 1998.

Is N9 CKC safe to buy?

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