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S936 RWG

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,147 mi
Last recorded192,147 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS936 RWG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2014 192,147 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 192,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 183,887 miles

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

front ball joints have slight lift

n/s/f track rod end slight play

n/s/f tyre on limit

n/s/f v boot covered in grease no visible leaks

o/s/f link slight play

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 23 Sep 2011 181,906 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 181,152 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 175,130 miles

Both front brake discs corroded, main beam illumination indicator inop, OSF front lower arm bush deteriorated but no excessive movement at shocker mounting.

Fail 27 Sep 2010 175,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs corroded, main beam illumination indicator inop, OSF front lower arm bush deteriorated but no excessive movement at shocker mounting.

Pass 14 Jul 2009 171,493 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 168,363 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 161,942 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 161,942 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

airbag warning lamp on

Pass 28 Apr 2006 154,891 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 RWG is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RWG, 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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S936 RWG is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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