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S881 VGV

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

195,896 mi
Last recorded195,896 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS881 VGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 195,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 188,809 miles

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)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 4 Dec 2014 181,171 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 173,223 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 166,495 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 153,479 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 148,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 144,737 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 138,240 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 130,002 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 130,002 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 106,866 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 106,866 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside front suspension forward most lower arm switch link mounting bracket insecure & incorrectly positioned

Offside front indicator colouring poor

Rear number plate in poor condition

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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S881 VGV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S881 VGV, 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 S881 VGV registered?

S881 VGV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S881 VGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S881 VGV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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