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IIL 6741

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,536 mi
Last recorded159,536 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIL 6741
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 159,536 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 159,490 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 152,437 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 145,583 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 143,791 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 143,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 135,669 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 132,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 132,138 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 128,041 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 125,793 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 122,751 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 115,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front and rear discs corroded

o/s diff seal leaking

o/s/r lamp cracked

Fail 8 Nov 2011 115,468 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

front and rear discs badly corroded

o/s/r diff seal leaking

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2010 109,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 103,240 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,886 miles

Offside and nearside top suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 19 Jun 2006 90,801 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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IIL 6741 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 IIL 6741, 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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IIL 6741 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is IIL 6741 safe to buy?

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