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S874 KCY

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

233,711 mi
Last recorded233,711 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS874 KCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 233,711 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 233,711 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,860 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 224,860 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 213,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

battery loose

Fail 13 Jul 2010 213,677 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery loose

Pass 21 Apr 2009 190,205 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 173,484 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 161,933 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 161,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S874 KCY is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S874 KCY, 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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S874 KCY is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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