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S835 JRB

1998 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,614 mi
Last recorded129,614 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS835 JRB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 129,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 124,251 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 118,718 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 113,780 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 109,215 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 109,215 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 104,490 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 99,985 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 95,090 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 95,090 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2005 95,090 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

N/S & O/S upper wishbone bushing cracked

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

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

front & Rear Brake disc's worn

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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S835 JRB is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S835 JRB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S835 JRB registered?

S835 JRB is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S835 JRB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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