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S980 BHO

1998 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

232,891 mi
Last recorded232,891 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 BHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 232,891 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 232,891 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 27 Oct 2010 220,934 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs worn and corroded.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 206,016 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 194,888 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 180,054 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 162,695 miles

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

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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S980 BHO is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S980 BHO, 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 S980 BHO registered?

S980 BHO is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S980 BHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S980 BHO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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