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S982 JPR

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

236,317 mi
Last recorded236,317 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 JPR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 236,317 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 227,054 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 217,305 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 206,733 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 206,723 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 196,527 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 185,515 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 185,513 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 174,795 miles

cam belt due???

front tyres very low, rear tyres getting low

lift forming in both frontmost lower swivels

screen stone chipped

Pass 23 Nov 2006 155,602 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 141,608 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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S982 JPR is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S982 JPR, 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 S982 JPR registered?

S982 JPR is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S982 JPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S982 JPR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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