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PJI 3187

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

303,171 mi
Last recorded303,171 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJI 3187
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2013 303,171 miles

abs light indicated a fault, small road test abs light went out

Fail 21 Mar 2013 303,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Mar 2013 303,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 283,161 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2012 283,161 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 257,555 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 238,134 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 238,100 miles

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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 220,375 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2008 220,017 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 212,719 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Oct 2006 197,737 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 197,737 miles

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

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

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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PJI 3187 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver 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 PJI 3187, 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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PJI 3187 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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