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S898 KNL

1998 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

174,074 mi
Last recorded174,074 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 KNL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2009 174,074 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 167,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 147,824 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 130,397 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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S898 KNL is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S898 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S898 KNL registered?

S898 KNL is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S898 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S898 KNL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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