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S965 RNK

1998 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

135,509 mi
Last recorded135,509 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS965 RNK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 135,509 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 135,508 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 132,689 miles

Lower Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 128,983 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 128,980 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 123,851 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 123,849 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 118,052 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 112,427 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 112,427 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 107,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 104,749 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 102,586 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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S965 RNK is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S965 RNK, 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 S965 RNK registered?

S965 RNK is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S965 RNK safe to buy?

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