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S899 SNC

1998 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

127,740 mi
Last recorded127,740 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS899 SNC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 127,740 miles

exhaust been repaired

Fail 25 Apr 2018 127,720 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)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 126,355 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake lever not fully returning

Fail 26 Apr 2017 126,354 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper handbrake lever siezed in the on position (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop & tail bulb incorrectly fitted (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked from top to bottom (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 123,612 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 120,549 miles

both rear brake disc faces wearing slightly uneven

brake pipe feeding o/s/f flexi hose showing slight corrosion (greased)

o/s/r shock absorber has light misting of oil

o/s/r tyre approching wear markers

slight oil leak

slight play in n/s/f front lower bottom ball joint

very slight play in o/s/f front lower bottom ball joint

very slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 26 Apr 2014 110,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

interior door mirror missing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 100,697 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 100,648 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 93,923 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 89,720 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 89,699 miles

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 84,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 79,274 miles

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

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

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

oil leak from rocker cover

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,262 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 70,420 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 64,946 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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S899 SNC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 S899 SNC, 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 S899 SNC registered?

S899 SNC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S899 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S899 SNC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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