CarVerify

Free Car Check

YHH 393

1998 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 2771cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,295 mi
Last recorded35,295 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHH 393
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 35,295 miles

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

corrosion on suspension components

slight corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 4 Feb 2016 35,290 miles

All brake discs corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper both sides (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen delaminated O/S

Fail 4 Feb 2016 35,290 miles

All brake discs corroded

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Power steering pipes corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower and upper both sides (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre flat

Windscreen delaminated O/S

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 35,285 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel tank strapps corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 35,274 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel tank strapps corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 35,269 miles

All brake discs corroded

Exhaust deteriorated

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel tank straps corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 35,248 miles

Both front and rear brake discs corroded

Corrosion on front & rear sub frames

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

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

N/S rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 35,248 miles

Both front and rear brake discs corroded

Corrosion on front & rear sub frames

Corrosion on fuel tank straps

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

N/S rear brake binding slightly

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,234 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion and wear on brake discs

n/s wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 35,185 miles

corrosion on rear brake discs

rear no plate deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2010 34,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 13 Jan 2009 34,449 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on brake discs

Pass 7 Jan 2008 34,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 33,490 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YHH 393 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YHH 393, 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

How do I check the history of YHH 393?

You can check the full history of YHH 393 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YHH 393 registered?

YHH 393 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is YHH 393 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHH 393 shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YHH 393 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YHH 393. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.