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S889 HGC

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

137,160 mi
Last recorded137,160 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 HGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 137,160 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,265 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 133,726 miles

surface corrosion across under body components

Fail 30 Nov 2021 133,722 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

surface corrosion across under body components

Pass 9 Nov 2020 132,058 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 129,780 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 126,393 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 122,493 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 118,181 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 114,391 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 112,313 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 112,022 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 109,411 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 109,411 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 101,073 miles

near side rear tyre has a bolt in tread

Fail 16 Jan 2012 101,071 miles

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

near side rear tyre has a bolt in tread

Pass 24 Jan 2011 92,255 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,311 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 72,858 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,755 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 66,755 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2006 63,472 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 63,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S889 HGC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S889 HGC, 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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S889 HGC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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