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S868 RKK

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,980 mi
Last recorded199,980 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS868 RKK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 199,980 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 199,980 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 191,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 185,301 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 180,041 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Aug 2012 180,411 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2011 173,112 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 157,231 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 139,892 miles

Air Bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 14 Aug 2008 130,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2008 130,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Aug 2007 119,752 miles

NSF mirror glass cracked.

Slight damage to front bumper.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 108,398 miles

rear shocker gaiters split

Fail 3 Aug 2006 108,398 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake hoses perished

front no. plate deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn on edge

rear shocker gaiters split

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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S868 RKK is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S868 RKK, 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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S868 RKK is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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