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S861 ATN

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

136,019 mi
Last recorded136,019 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 ATN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 136,019 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bottom nearside of windscreen damaged

oil dip stick holder bust

play in offside rear hub

Fail 13 May 2011 136,019 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bottom nearside of windscreen damaged

oil dip stick holder bust

play in offside rear hub

Pass 27 May 2010 128,446 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2010 128,446 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 109,856 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 109,856 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2008 88,769 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 88,769 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 82,754 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 82,589 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 82,588 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 76,390 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2005 71,384 miles

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

advise osf tyre showing signs of deterotion

oil leak

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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S861 ATN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S861 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.

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S861 ATN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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