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S930 CPN

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

196,849 mi
Last recorded196,849 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS930 CPN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 196,849 miles

NSF shock absorber damping affect slightly poor

Fail 18 Aug 2014 196,847 miles

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

NSF shock absorber damping affect slightly poor

Pass 3 Sep 2013 184,849 miles

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

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre wearng o edge

Fail 27 Aug 2013 184,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre wearng o edge

Pass 31 Aug 2012 172,139 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

Both rear wheel bearings slight free play

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

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside front wheel rim kerb damage

Offside front suspension both upper arms outer ball joints slight play

Offside rear direction indicator lens temporary repair

Fail 17 Aug 2011 159,479 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

Front regsitration plate damaged

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

Nearside front road wheel rim damaged

Nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 159,479 miles

Air bag warning lamp indicates a fault

Front regsitration plate damaged

Nearside front road wheel rim damaged

Nearside front tyre wall slightly damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 149,990 miles

Movement from both offside front suspension arms lower ball joints

Nearside front and rear wheel rims slightly damaged

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 138,461 miles

Both front suspension forward lower swivel ball joints slight lift

Component in engine bay insecure

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 138,444 miles

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

Both front suspension forward lower swivel ball joints slight lift

Component in engine bay insecure

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Nearside front tyre wall damaged

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 126,136 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre wall damaged

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and close to limit

Fail 7 Aug 2008 126,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre wall damaged

nearside rear tyre uneven wear and close to limit

nearside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 30 Aug 2007 122,144 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 110,787 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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S930 CPN is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S930 CPN, 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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S930 CPN is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 19 September 1998.

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