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S855 JGC

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,003 mi
Last recorded127,003 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 JGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2020 127,003 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 126,863 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 126,863 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fail 27 May 2016 126,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear outer c.v gaiter outer clip missing.

Fail 27 May 2016 126,059 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 118,595 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 May 2015 118,595 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 116,136 miles

both rear brake pipes rusty

rear brake pads low

slight play to o/s/f steering arm

wear to brake discs (rear)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 106,014 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2011 105,768 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 105,679 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s steering rack arm found jacked up at road wheel.

Pass 26 Jan 2010 91,144 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag light on

Pass 19 Jan 2009 76,319 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 75,574 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bouth rear drive shafts oil seal weeping

front tyres geting low on eages

manifolds rattle

oil leek from gear box

wipers smear screen

Pass 28 Mar 2006 69,614 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 69,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

air bag light staying on

all brake discs faces rusty

o/s rear lamp unit cracked

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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S855 JGC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S855 JGC, 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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S855 JGC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 18 December 1998.

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