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S836 JRB

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,854 mi
Last recorded154,854 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 JRB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2012 154,854 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

engine oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low / worn on outer edge

n/s/r brake discs corroded / slight heat damage

n/s/r shock absorber leaking slightly

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

very slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 18 Aug 2011 139,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r shock absorber damp

slight play detected in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play detected in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2011 139,046 miles

n/s/r shock absorber damp

slight play detected in o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play detected in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 7 Sep 2010

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 188,966 miles

Airbag light on

Engine undercover insecure.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover is split.

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside front CV boot inner clip insecure.

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2008 171,191 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 154,441 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 154,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 137,352 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 133,082 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 JRB is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel 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 S836 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.

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What year was S836 JRB registered?

S836 JRB is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 1998.

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