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S994 ASG

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,257 mi
Last recorded179,257 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 ASG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2012 179,257 miles

n/s/f upper rear arm bush weak

slight blow center exhaust

stonechip in windscreen

underbody rusty

Fail 17 Sep 2012 179,251 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/f upper rear arm bush weak

slight blow center exhaust

stonechip in windscreen

underbody rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2011 169,171 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 169,162 miles

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

slight exhaust blow,centre joint

2 chips in zone b less then 40mm

2 chips on windscreen in zone a less then 10mm

airbag light on

engine coolant leak,n/s

o/s cv boot cracking

Pass 23 Aug 2010 155,062 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 155,052 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 154,117 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/srear discs very poor

Pass 14 Jul 2009 118,176 miles

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 75,677 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 53,213 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 49,008 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 43,086 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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S994 ASG is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S994 ASG, 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 S994 ASG registered?

S994 ASG is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S994 ASG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S994 ASG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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