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WIL 3531

1998 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,848 mi
Last recorded146,848 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWIL 3531
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 146,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 132,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 121,472 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 112,825 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 112,825 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2009 101,729 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 101,729 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 91,597 miles

emissions co reading not stable

Fail 10 Nov 2008 91,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

emissions co reading not stable

Pass 19 Oct 2007 79,115 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 76,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WIL 3531 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WIL 3531, 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 WIL 3531 registered?

WIL 3531 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 5 February 1998.

Is WIL 3531 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WIL 3531 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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