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TIL 5890

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,093 mi
Last recorded198,093 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTIL 5890
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2020 198,093 miles

under tray fitted to the car all round

Fail 19 Sep 2020 198,093 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under tray fitted to the car all round

Fail 29 Jun 2020 198,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2014 195,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 189,000 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 189,000 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 183,258 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 168,084 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 145,981 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 129,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 121,637 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2007 115,971 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 115,971 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 105,714 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 105,712 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside front top front suspension arm inner bush cracking

offside front top front suspension arm inner bush cracking

rear brake pads wearing low †

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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TIL 5890 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 TIL 5890, 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 TIL 5890 registered?

TIL 5890 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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