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P15 NES

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

221,865 mi
Last recorded221,865 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP15 NES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 221,865 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 221,832 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 211,659 miles

Air bag light on dash

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 211,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Air bag light on dash

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 209,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER S/DET

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 205,255 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 205,214 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 197,163 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension buhes & joints wearing,coil springs rusty,oil leaks,exhaust poor..

Pass 11 Aug 2006 168,436 miles

nsr coil spring rusty,all tyres worn on edges,screen chipped,exhaust rusty,underbody fitted with trims...

Pass 15 Aug 2005 141,784 miles

nsr tyre uneven wear,exhaust rusty,oil leaks.....

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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P15 NES is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P15 NES, 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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P15 NES is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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