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S916 ORV

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,273 mi
Last recorded113,273 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 ORV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2018 113,273 miles

Nearside Rear tyre soft

Offside Rear perished sidewall

Fail 27 Jun 2018 113,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre soft

Offside Rear perished sidewall

Pass 23 Jun 2017 112,292 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 112,292 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 110,112 miles

Light pitting/ corrosion noted to front brake discs

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 2 Jun 2016 110,112 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Light pitting/ corrosion noted to front brake discs

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 25 Jun 2015 109,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 109,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 108,182 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 106,854 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 106,854 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 104,853 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs slighty corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Fail 2 Jun 2011 104,853 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs slighty corroded

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

Nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Pass 22 Jun 2010 101,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 95,814 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside rear tyre tread worn uneven

Slight play in offside rear hub assembly

Pass 2 Jul 2008 90,769 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 90,769 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,018 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 89,018 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 83,262 miles

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

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

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 20 Jul 2006 83,262 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

n/s/r seatbelt slow to retract

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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S916 ORV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S916 ORV, 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 S916 ORV registered?

S916 ORV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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