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S973 TPU

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,404 mi
Last recorded229,404 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS973 TPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 229,404 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 229,404 miles

Towbar component excessively damaged Rear tow ball surface damaged and worn (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 225,271 miles

Nearside Front N/S front wiper rubber just starting to split, but still clearing windscreen ok

Pass 24 Oct 2015 222,350 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 213,897 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 213,897 miles

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 207,455 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 197,271 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 191,531 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 182,951 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 163,720 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 160,592 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres at 3 mm

Pass 31 Oct 2007 156,712 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 156,704 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 147,765 miles

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

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

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 TPU is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S973 TPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S973 TPU registered?

S973 TPU is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S973 TPU safe to buy?

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