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S86 RWA

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

244,360 mi
Last recorded244,360 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 RWA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 244,360 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 24 May 2017 244,360 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 233,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

dip stick tube damaged

Fail 17 Jun 2016 232,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

dip stick tube damaged

Pass 9 Jun 2015 222,272 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 214,417 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

battery warning light coming on

osf tyre no tread on outer edge

osr tyre no tread on edges

Fail 12 Jun 2014 214,228 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

battery warning light coming on

have refitted expansion cap

os tyres flat

osf tyre no tread on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2013 204,773 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 188,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 182,019 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 14 Jun 2010 177,901 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 173,288 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 173,288 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 169,512 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 163,051 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 156,436 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 156,436 miles

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

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

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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S86 RWA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S86 RWA, 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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S86 RWA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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