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SAZ 3661

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

195,524 mi
Last recorded195,524 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAZ 3661
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 195,524 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 195,524 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls damaged

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 190,713 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 190,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 184,365 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level stop lamp not fully working.

offside mirror is damaged.

windscreen is cracked.

Fail 23 Mar 2013 184,332 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

high level stop lamp not fully working.

nearside front bumper is loose.

offside mirror is damaged.

oil leak

windscreen is cracked.

Pass 26 Mar 2012 178,253 miles

air bag light on.

front bumper loose at the nearside.

high level stop lamp not fully working.

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

oil leak from engine.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 178,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

air bag light on.

front bumper loose at the nearside.

high level stop lamp not fully working.

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

oil leak from engine.

Pass 15 Mar 2011 169,702 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 169,702 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 160,618 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 160,618 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 160,060 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 150,104 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 150,104 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 138,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 125,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 111,896 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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SAZ 3661 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SAZ 3661, 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 SAZ 3661 registered?

SAZ 3661 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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