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S96 BJO

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,015 mi
Last recorded75,015 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS96 BJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,015 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 72,227 miles

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

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

osr brake disc pitted

Fail 11 Feb 2011 72,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

osr brake disc pitted

Fail 3 Dec 2010 72,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,737 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 65,737 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 56,898 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 56,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 53,672 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 51,395 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all 4 brake discs getting corroded and pads getting old and worn with discs

both rear tyres getting perished on outer walls

Pass 3 Nov 2005 49,172 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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S96 BJO is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S96 BJO, 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 S96 BJO registered?

S96 BJO is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S96 BJO safe to buy?

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