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V871 JEU

1998 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,677 mi
Last recorded132,677 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 JEU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 132,677 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 132,634 miles

Fuel tank insecure rear tank strap corroded through (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 122,771 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 113,201 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 113,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

cambelt?

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2013 110,574 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all discs in poor condition

new brake pads kitted to nearside rear old in offside

Fail 20 Dec 2013 110,574 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

all discs in poor condition

new brake pads kitted to nearside rear old in offside

Pass 30 Nov 2012 109,710 miles

all 4 brake discs corroded on surface.

Fail 4 Oct 2012 109,708 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

all 4 brake discs corroded on surface.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 108,407 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 105,286 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 98,662 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 98,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 93,830 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 88,995 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 82,023 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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V871 JEU is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 V871 JEU, 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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V871 JEU is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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