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S936 DAB

1998 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,016 mi
Last recorded113,016 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 113,016 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2024 110,518 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 105,069 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 105,041 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 98,027 miles

Central Exhaust bracket corrding and breaking up.

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to blister. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leaking rear of gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear backbox corroded.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 96,200 miles

Underside of vehicle braking steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2020 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2019 96,186 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 96,186 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,053 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,903 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear of the two upper ball joints (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 95,688 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,525 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 95,522 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 95,302 miles

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

advise nearside and offside front tyres have cracks in outer sidewall

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Aug 2014 95,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

advise nearside and offside front tyres have cracks in outer sidewall

advise nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Aug 2013 95,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 94,651 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 93,980 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 93,963 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 93,587 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 92,593 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,888 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 88,321 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 80,916 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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S936 DAB is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S936 DAB, 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 S936 DAB registered?

S936 DAB is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 5 September 1998.

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