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S840 JRH

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,984 mi
Last recorded153,984 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 JRH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 153,984 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2011 153,984 miles

both front tyres worn to limit

nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing has slight play

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 141,528 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

offside rear suspension leg slightly wet with oil

offside rear tyre wearing thin in places

Fail 13 Apr 2010 141,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

centre stop lamp bulbs not all working

offside rear suspension leg slightly wet with oil

offside rear tyre wearing thin in places

Pass 2 Apr 2009 129,098 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 118,222 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 108,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2006 96,858 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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S840 JRH is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S840 JRH, 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 S840 JRH registered?

S840 JRH is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S840 JRH safe to buy?

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