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S964 GUF

1998 Audi A4

Orange Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

210,009 mi
Last recorded210,009 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS964 GUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 210,009 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 206,156 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Dec 2014 206,156 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Dec 2013 204,318 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 204,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 201,772 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 191,836 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 180,202 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 170,350 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 170,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 143,378 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 143,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 135,468 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2005 118,364 miles

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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S964 GUF is a 1998 Audi A4 in Orange with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S964 GUF, 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 S964 GUF registered?

S964 GUF is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S964 GUF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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