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S836 HUA

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,399 mi
Last recorded142,399 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 HUA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 142,399 miles

DEEP SPLITS IN N/S FRONT LOWER REAR BALL JOINT RUBBER

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 142,399 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

DEEP SPLITS IN N/S FRONT LOWER REAR BALL JOINT RUBBER

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 140,344 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 139,410 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 137,830 miles

DEEP SPLITS IN O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT

Fail 18 Nov 2015 137,830 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 136,010 miles

N/S/FRONT UPPER FORWARD SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT WORN WITH PLAY

O/S REAR TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 19 Nov 2013 133,439 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 129,567 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 128,957 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 127,711 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 133,041 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 133,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 130,556 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 124,640 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 117,055 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 109,281 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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S836 HUA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S836 HUA, 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 S836 HUA registered?

S836 HUA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S836 HUA safe to buy?

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