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S862 UEG

1998 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,087 mi
Last recorded135,087 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 UEG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 135,087 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 134,782 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 133,720 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 133,720 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Coil spring fractured or broken All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn All 4 tops (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2012 128,257 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 127,607 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 124,577 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,944 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 105,005 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 105,005 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear diff pinion oil seal leak also, near side drive shaft output seal leak.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 99,992 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 89,876 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 89,876 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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S862 UEG is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UEG, 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 S862 UEG registered?

S862 UEG is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S862 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S862 UEG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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