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S947 DAB

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

300,142 mi
Last recorded300,142 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS947 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2018 300,142 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 290,201 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 279,797 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 264,829 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 247,313 miles

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

screen cracked on nearside

Pass 18 Jul 2013 232,071 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 215,913 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2012 215,913 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2011 194,608 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 174,163 miles

Front & rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 153,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 141,172 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 140,664 miles

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

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 123,577 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 117,456 miles

slight wear in lower ball joints

Fail 5 Jun 2006 117,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both lower front ball joints slight wear

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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S947 DAB is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S947 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 S947 DAB registered?

S947 DAB is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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