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S990 RCV

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,221 mi
Last recorded142,221 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 RCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 142,221 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 142,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 133,078 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 130,741 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 129,068 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 126,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 123,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 119,295 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 119,286 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S990 RCV is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S990 RCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S990 RCV?

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What year was S990 RCV registered?

S990 RCV is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S990 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 RCV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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