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S941 RAV

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,593 mi
Last recorded181,593 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS941 RAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 181,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2017 181,279 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 171,451 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front one (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint front one (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 164,793 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 164,775 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 154,932 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 146,975 miles

rear No plate starting to delaminate,oil leaks engine area,slight wear on front discs,offside track rod end dust cover perished,slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 137,755 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

belly pan fitted

both front tyres slight wear on outer edges

outer sills covered

Pass 11 Feb 2011 129,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

tested in damp conditions

Pass 8 Feb 2010 120,772 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

belly pan fitted

outer sills covered

Pass 19 Jan 2009 111,802 miles

Oil leak

belly pan fitted

both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 24 Jan 2008 102,750 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer sills covered

rear axle beam bushes slightly perished

very slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2007 92,183 miles

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front and rear pads appear low

front discs corroded on edges

nearside front and rear tyre wearing thin

outer sills covered

Pass 13 Feb 2006 82,563 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 82,563 miles

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

windscreen small stonechip †childseat fitted to rear †both headlamps on low limit †o/s/f indicator bulb fading †engine undershielod fitted †exhaust system corroding †both cv boots starting to perish †front discs corroding †heavy corrosion

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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S941 RAV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S941 RAV, 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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S941 RAV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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