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S973 LLM

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,041 mi
Last recorded200,041 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 LLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 200,041 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 200,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 188,515 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 188,505 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 176,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 176,793 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 166,030 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 154,860 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 154,857 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 146,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 145,774 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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S973 LLM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S973 LLM, 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 S973 LLM registered?

S973 LLM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 9 October 1998.

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