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S879 CMA

1998 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,469 mi
Last recorded124,469 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 CMA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 124,469 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 121,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 116,119 miles

front discs rusty

Fail 23 Mar 2015 116,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front discs rusty

Fail 24 Mar 2014 112,812 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 112,812 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 108,496 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 108,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,415 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 98,151 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 98,151 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 90,055 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 82,945 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 75,490 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 68,672 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 61,234 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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S879 CMA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S879 CMA, 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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What year was S879 CMA registered?

S879 CMA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S879 CMA safe to buy?

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