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S970 VKL

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,392 mi
Last recorded161,392 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 VKL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 161,392 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 152,672 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 139,923 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 127,397 miles

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 23 Jan 2008 115,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Fail 23 Jan 2008 115,490 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

windscreen cracked outside swept area

Pass 1 Feb 2007 107,394 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Off side front indicator lens damaged but function not impaired.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2006 97,666 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 97,666 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

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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S970 VKL is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S970 VKL, 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 S970 VKL registered?

S970 VKL is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S970 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S970 VKL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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