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S951 SNC

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

128,375 mi
Last recorded128,375 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 SNC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 128,375 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 23 Apr 2010 128,375 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 26 Jan 2009 123,351 miles

Battery insecure

Cut in N/s/f tyre inner sidewall

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 123,351 miles

Battery insecure

Cut in N/s/f tyre inner sidewall

Fail 9 Jan 2009 123,259 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 115,940 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 110,629 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 110,576 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 103,450 miles

some slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

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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S951 SNC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S951 SNC, 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 S951 SNC registered?

S951 SNC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S951 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S951 SNC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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