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S862 JKH

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,334 mi
Last recorded159,334 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 JKH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 159,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 159,016 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 149,205 miles

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

rear brake disks corroded

rear brake disks corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2015 149,200 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2014 142,717 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to shoulders

Fail 6 Aug 2014 142,702 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing close to shoulders

Pass 17 Jul 2013 136,789 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 126,875 miles

front and rear suspension componants corroding

Fail 17 Jul 2012

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

front and rear suspension componants corroding

Pass 28 Jul 2010 120,766 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 113,307 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 107,316 miles

nearside front bottom rear ball joint worn

offside front top bush worn

top brake light has 1 bulb out

Pass 3 Aug 2007 101,377 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres bald on edges

rear fuel pipe corroded and damp

Pass 11 Aug 2006 95,193 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2006 95,105 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r lense cracked

slight play in steering rack

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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S862 JKH is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S862 JKH, 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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S862 JKH is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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