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S982 SNC

1998 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

116,276 mi
Last recorded116,276 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 SNC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2010 116,276 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2009 102,906 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2009 102,906 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2009 101,862 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 4 Nov 2008 89,044 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 89,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 83,678 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 83,654 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 71,034 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 71,034 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 65,324 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 SNC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SNC, 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 SNC registered?

S982 SNC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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