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S856 KLM

1998 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

191,417 mi
Last recorded191,417 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 KLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 191,417 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 182,720 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 182,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

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

airbag light stays on.

Pass 10 Dec 2010 176,934 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 158,348 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 140,742 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 140,614 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 132,883 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 126,522 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 126,522 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 119,892 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 KLM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KLM, 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 S856 KLM registered?

S856 KLM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S856 KLM safe to buy?

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