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S887 DGX

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,552 mi
Last recorded153,552 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 DGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2016 153,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 19 Nov 2015 146,036 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 145,951 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 140,898 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 137,410 miles

o/s headlight damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2012 133,908 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 133,908 miles

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

Nearside Outer 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2011 130,226 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 130,226 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 127,922 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 127,922 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 124,552 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 124,474 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 116,605 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 116,605 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 105,876 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,036 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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S887 DGX is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S887 DGX, 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 S887 DGX registered?

S887 DGX is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 1998.

Is S887 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S887 DGX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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