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S921 HDV

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,398 mi
Last recorded152,398 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS921 HDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 152,398 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 152,398 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 Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 141,738 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 135,442 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 135,442 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 127,664 miles

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

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

o/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2010 127,664 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror glass slightly deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2009 120,024 miles

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

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2008 107,559 miles

CO level just met required standard at 2nd fast idle test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 107,559 miles

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

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

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

CO level just met required standard at 2nd fast idle test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 98,098 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 92,502 miles

NSF INDICATOR FADING TO WHITE,PAS PIPE FROM RESERVOIR DAMP.BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHING,BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING,REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES

Fail 10 Feb 2007 92,361 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

NSF INDICATOR FADED TO WHITE †WATER IN UPPER CHAMBER BELOW SCREEN †PAS PIPE DAMP FROM RESERVOIR †BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS PERISHING,BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING,REAR DISCS CORRODED ON EDGES.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 82,707 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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S921 HDV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S921 HDV, 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 S921 HDV registered?

S921 HDV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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