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S983 KNK

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

205,549 mi
Last recorded205,549 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 KNK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2011 205,549 miles

2 x childseats - n/s/r and o/s/r - adult seat belts not inspected

Brake fluid reservior covered in silicon?

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light on

brake fluid reservoir wet? Evidence of brake fluid on servo?

front wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

rear numberplate has honeycomb backround

Pass 9 Jun 2010 186,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Jun 2010 186,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 169,840 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 151,385 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 133,190 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 116,433 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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S983 KNK is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue 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 S983 KNK, 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 S983 KNK registered?

S983 KNK is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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