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S87 TAO

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

179,026 mi
Last recorded179,026 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 TAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2019 179,026 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 171,730 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 162,876 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 156,389 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 152,245 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 144,325 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 138,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 130,354 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 123,650 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 117,569 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 108,174 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 97,091 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 89,775 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S87 TAO is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S87 TAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S87 TAO registered?

S87 TAO is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S87 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S87 TAO shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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