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S915 VGV

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,057 mi
Last recorded188,057 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 VGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 188,057 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 180,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 167,420 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 155,660 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 155,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

crack to ns lower windscreen

front discs corroding

nsf anti roll link slight play

nsr door lower trim missing

rear child locks on

rear wheel bearings slight play

Pass 21 Oct 2009 143,929 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 143,929 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 136,799 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 131,284 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 125,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside 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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S915 VGV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S915 VGV, 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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S915 VGV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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