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S942 KGA

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,568 mi
Last recorded138,568 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 KGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 138,568 miles

car only just met emission requirments after several attempts co %

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 138,568 miles

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

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

car only just met emission requirments after several attempts co %

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 136,369 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 136,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 131,688 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 131,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 126,547 miles

osf brake disc worn and pitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 126,547 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

osf brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 121,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 121,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 115,234 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

osf mirror glass starting to delaminate

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 11 Sep 2009 107,839 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 107,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 100,118 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 100,118 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 92,160 miles

Oil leak

slight play all front suspension ball joints

Fail 27 Sep 2007 92,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

slight play all front suspension ball joints

Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S942 KGA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S942 KGA, 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 S942 KGA registered?

S942 KGA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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