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S996 SNC

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

185,255 mi
Last recorded185,255 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS996 SNC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 185,255 miles

Oil leak

nsr caliper not releasing park brake completely

power steering slight leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 158,802 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play rear axle bushes

Fail 6 Dec 2011 158,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play rear axle bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2010 131,002 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 131,002 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 127,969 miles

airbag light on

belly pan sheet bolts missing

n/s/r light lens taped

Fail 23 Oct 2009 127,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

airbag light on

belly pan sheet bolts missing

Pass 23 Aug 2008 122,121 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer

Fail 21 Aug 2008 122,120 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer

unable to do brake test due to rear brakes to metal

Fail 7 Aug 2008 122,047 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Pass 2 Aug 2007 117,884 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 117,883 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 114,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

no grill

Pass 13 Dec 2005 108,790 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 108,790 miles

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

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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S996 SNC is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S996 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 S996 SNC registered?

S996 SNC is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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