MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,380 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Indicator lens broken. (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear arm. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front. (8.2.2)
front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear @27%. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (inner bush). (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm (inner bush). (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
oil leak
slight play upper front ball joints
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak ()
slight play o/s/f upper ball joints
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s/ rearlight lens damaged
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S981 JTF is a 1998 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S981 JTF, 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 S981 JTF registered?
S981 JTF is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S981 JTF safe to buy?
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