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S855 XNE

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,299 mi
Last recorded150,299 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 XNE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 150,299 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 150,299 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 149,349 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exh silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2013 149,347 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside 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)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear exh silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 139,296 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 129,468 miles

both front brake discs worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 129,455 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Jun 2010 114,026 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 114,026 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 101,071 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear number plate slight deterioation

Pass 19 Jun 2008 89,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,649 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 79,647 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 69,173 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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S855 XNE is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 XNE, 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 S855 XNE registered?

S855 XNE is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S855 XNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S855 XNE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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