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S93 WYA

1998 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,488 mi
Last recorded136,488 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 WYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 136,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 136,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 124,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 124,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 119,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 112,593 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high light part not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,530 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight drag (1.2.1 (f))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 unit not working on high light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 108,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 108,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,901 miles

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 3 Jan 2018 105,514 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,971 miles

Both rear tyres are worn to the wear indicators.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,546 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,299 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,223 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2013 87,223 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2012 85,152 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 85,152 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)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 77,753 miles

All brake discs are beginning to wear.

Fail 11 Jan 2011 77,753 miles

All brake discs are beginning to wear.

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 74,023 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 69,688 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 64,458 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2008 64,448 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 59,783 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 59,779 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

rear number plate deteriorating STRONGLY ADVISE TO BE REPLACED

Pass 10 Jan 2006 54,741 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front upper front suspension arm bush starting to separate

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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S93 WYA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S93 WYA, 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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S93 WYA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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