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S906 FVL

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

152,228 mi
Last recorded152,228 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS906 FVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 152,228 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside rear and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 152,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front bulk head full of water

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 147,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak all over engine ()

exhaust poor condition

Fail 30 Jan 2017 147,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both down pipes (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak all over engine ()

exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2016 141,833 miles

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disks poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2016 141,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front tyre has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disks poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2015 135,401 miles

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

Oil leak

nsf and osf drop link rubbers worn

Fail 30 Jan 2015 135,361 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsf and osf drop link rubbers worn

Pass 31 Jan 2014 128,457 miles

rear numberplate deteriorating

Fail 28 Jan 2014 128,403 miles

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

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

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

rear numberplate deteriorating

Pass 26 Jan 2013 123,054 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 123,054 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 119,616 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside catalytic converter rattling

offside catalytic converter rattling

Fail 20 Jan 2012 119,615 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside catalytic converter rattling

offside catalytic converter rattling

Pass 27 Jan 2011 116,083 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 116,081 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 109,638 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 109,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 97,646 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 97,646 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 86,073 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 86,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 75,603 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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S906 FVL is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 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 S906 FVL, 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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S906 FVL is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 13 August 1998.

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