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S876 SWC

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

253,523 mi
Last recorded253,523 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS876 SWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 253,523 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 237,255 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers wiper split

n/s/rear tyre worn uneven on outer edge & nail in tread

o/s/rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2014 237,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

drivers wiper split

n/s/rear tyre worn uneven on outer edge & nail in tread

o/s/rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 223,300 miles

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

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

all tyres either bald or nearly bald on edges

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2013 223,267 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

all tyres either bald or nearly bald on edges

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2012 209,660 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 196,490 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damage and trea worn close to limit205/55 ZR 16

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

offside top front suspension rear arm ball joint slight play

Fail 4 Aug 2011 196,479 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damage and trea worn close to limit205/55 ZR 16

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside front brake disc inner face slightly pitted

Pass 24 Aug 2010 181,148 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 166,268 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 166,268 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 150,457 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 137,712 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 127,908 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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S876 SWC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc 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 S876 SWC, 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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S876 SWC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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