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S972 RNK

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

207,636 mi
Last recorded207,636 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 RNK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 207,636 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake caliper repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 9 May 2016 207,636 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 205,376 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 205,376 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 201,557 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 201,557 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 194,175 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 194,175 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 185,043 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 175,533 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 175,533 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 167,347 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 157,398 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 145,061 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 138,474 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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S972 RNK is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S972 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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S972 RNK is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 1998.

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