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S840 LGF

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,040 mi
Last recorded101,040 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 LGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 101,040 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 May 2011 95,227 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 88,715 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 81,546 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 81,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 73,971 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 68,670 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006

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 LGF is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LGF, 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 LGF registered?

S840 LGF is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S840 LGF safe to buy?

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