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S856 ATN

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,200 mi
Last recorded131,200 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 ATN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 131,200 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 118,292 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,876 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 105,804 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

off side and nearside front lower ball joint gaiters split

Pass 8 Apr 2009 98,127 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 179,257 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 179,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 170,658 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 170,655 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2007 165,954 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 145,636 miles

NSF SUSPENSION NOCKING

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 133,307 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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S856 ATN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S856 ATN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S856 ATN registered?

S856 ATN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S856 ATN safe to buy?

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