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S923 BPN

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,866 mi
Last recorded122,866 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS923 BPN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 122,866 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 121,582 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 121,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 119,674 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 118,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,824 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 114,828 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 112,641 miles

Accelerator pedal rubber is missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Top of gear lever is missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2014 112,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Accelerator pedal rubber is missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Top of gear lever is missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2013 110,867 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 109,922 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 109,922 miles

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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Pass 30 Dec 2010 109,038 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 109,032 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 108,126 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 108,126 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 106,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 106,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 102,760 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 88,889 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 88,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 73,699 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S923 BPN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 S923 BPN, 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 S923 BPN registered?

S923 BPN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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