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S894 SWC

1998 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,777 mi
Last recorded141,777 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 SWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 141,777 miles

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

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front 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 (2.6.2)

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play detected in rack

Fail 22 Sep 2015 141,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front 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 (2.6.2)

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

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

slight play detected in rack

Pass 25 Aug 2014 127,553 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 127,544 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 115,754 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 115,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/r shocker wet(damp)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2012 107,615 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 102,103 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 82,045 miles

nsr tyre front flex starting to crack

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,346 miles

rear tyre only just passed mot test today possible front pads low

Pass 27 Nov 2008 65,928 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 65,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Battery insecure

nearside rear tyre 2mm of tread on centre of tyre (205/55R16)

rear shock absorber dust covers split

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 27 Nov 2007 55,220 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 55,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 51,836 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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S894 SWC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S894 SWC, 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 S894 SWC registered?

S894 SWC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 1998.

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