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S968 KGM

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

203,295 mi
Last recorded203,295 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 KGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2014 203,295 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 203,295 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 197,432 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 197,421 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2012 294,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 187,432 miles

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

front discs in poor condition

off side rear disc in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2011 187,389 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front discs in poor condition

off side rear disc in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2010 179,441 miles

ADVISE FRONT DISCS ARE CORRODED

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEEPING FLUID

ADVISE REAR DISCS ARE CORRODED

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION ARM

Fail 10 Mar 2010 179,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

ADVISE FRONT DISCS ARE CORRODED

ADVISE NEARSIDE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER IS WEEPING FLUID

ADVISE REAR DISCS ARE CORRODED

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT TOP SUSPENSION ARM

Fail 11 Mar 2009 171,804 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 171,804 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 164,722 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 164,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 155,933 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2005 147,613 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 147,613 miles

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

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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S968 KGM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 S968 KGM, 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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S968 KGM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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