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S883 KNL

1998 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,785 mi
Last recorded114,785 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 KNL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 114,785 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2013 114,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2012 103,402 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)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 103,402 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Oil leak

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 95,713 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 94,064 miles

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

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

both rear discs pitting on the edges

Pass 8 Sep 2009 89,958 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 86,291 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 86,291 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 83,617 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 76,939 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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S883 KNL is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S883 KNL, 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 S883 KNL registered?

S883 KNL is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S883 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S883 KNL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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