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S885 PCS

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,735 mi
Last recorded90,735 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 PCS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 90,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all disc brakes worn and coroded

Fail 20 Oct 2011 90,731 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front brake discs in poor condition

front undertray loose

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Aug 2010 86,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear door outer trim insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2010 86,335 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear door outer trim insecure

Pass 17 Aug 2009 82,568 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front spot light switch,will not switch off,front spot lights not working

wheel alignment req checking

Fail 17 Aug 2009 80,568 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

front spot light switch,will not switch off,front spot lights not working

wheel alignment req checking

Fail 9 Aug 2008 73,335 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front spot lights not working also switch will not switch off

offside and nearside windows are tinted

Pass 9 Aug 2008 73,335 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front spot lights not working also switch will not switch off

offside and nearside windows are tinted

Pass 10 Aug 2007 62,381 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 49,317 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 49,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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S885 PCS is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S885 PCS, 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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S885 PCS is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S885 PCS safe to buy?

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