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S984 KGM

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

204,731 mi
Last recorded204,731 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS984 KGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2015 204,731 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 204,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 196,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 187,609 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 187,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 180,916 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 180,916 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2011 168,057 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 168,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

rear brake discs poor n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Nov 2010 156,913 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 156,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 151,200 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 147,549 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 147,549 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 136,288 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 136,288 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 119,080 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 119,080 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 104,992 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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S984 KGM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S984 KGM, 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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S984 KGM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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