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S91 AAE

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,699 mi
Last recorded169,699 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS91 AAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2015 169,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 168,515 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 21 Oct 2014 168,500 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Oct 2013 165,475 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 165,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

slight o/s/r brake bind

tested wet

Pass 22 Oct 2012 160,688 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2012 160,677 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2011 155,090 miles

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

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

oil leaks

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Fail 6 Oct 2011 154,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

oil leaks

rear brake discs excessively pitted

Pass 16 Oct 2010 149,226 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Oct 2010 149,196 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2009 138,410 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 131,753 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Centre Upper Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2008 131,714 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 118,658 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 118,658 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 110,646 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 101,921 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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S91 AAE is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S91 AAE, 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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S91 AAE is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S91 AAE safe to buy?

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