MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,931 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc advise joint noisy (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring broken lower coil partially broken and piece missing (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r damage
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate minor damage
slight play in both osf top suspension arms
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front number plate minor damage
slight play in both osf top suspension arms
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped
front brakes have slight bind
front top suspension arms have deteriorated bushes
rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded
washer jets are partially blocked
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake discs are slightly worn/lipped
front brakes have slight bind
front top suspension arms have deteriorated bushes
rear brake discs are slightly worn/lipped and corroded
registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
washer jets are partially blocked
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s wiper rubber split
n/s/f indicator bulb going white
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S871 CNV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 S871 CNV, 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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S871 CNV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 19 August 1998.
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