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UBZ 1873

1998 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,866 mi
Last recorded143,866 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 1873
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 143,866 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 143,866 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 139,935 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 127,619 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 115,474 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 108,738 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 97,752 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 97,752 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 91,361 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 91,272 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nail in tyre

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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UBZ 1873 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UBZ 1873, 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

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What year was UBZ 1873 registered?

UBZ 1873 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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