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UBZ 2712

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,534 mi
Last recorded128,534 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUBZ 2712
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 128,534 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 128,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 120,108 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 120,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 May 2010 111,279 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 111,276 miles

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 99,136 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 99,136 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 87,050 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,168 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 83,168 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 74,625 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 74,625 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 2712 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 UBZ 2712, 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 UBZ 2712 registered?

UBZ 2712 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for UBZ 2712 shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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