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S980 TWC

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,177 mi
Last recorded167,177 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 TWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 167,177 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 160,762 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edges of the tread

Fail 21 Sep 2015 160,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the edges of the tread

Pass 22 Sep 2014 154,877 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 154,876 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 152,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 149,161 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 144,519 miles

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 144,519 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs are slightly worn

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside rear tyre is getting low on tread

Offside rear inner brake pad anti-squeal clip not fitted correctly

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 138,530 miles

Front brake discs worn (pads 3000 miles)

Rear pads look low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 132,778 miles

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Fail 30 Sep 2009 132,778 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear number plate slightly deterioated

Pass 29 Sep 2008 127,072 miles

Front and rear brake discs worn advise replacement with next set of brake pads (3000 miles)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 119,112 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 111,707 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 111,707 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 6 Oct 2005 105,216 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 105,216 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 TWC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S980 TWC, 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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S980 TWC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 26 September 1998.

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