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J30 KAT

1998 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,067 mi
Last recorded170,067 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 KAT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 170,067 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 154,876 miles

Slight play in steering

Pass 1 Nov 2013 144,366 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 144,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 134,943 miles

tyres worm . play in steering .

Pass 4 Apr 2011 120,013 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 113,321 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 102,457 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 93,002 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 81,624 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 69,702 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 69,702 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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J30 KAT is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J30 KAT, 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 J30 KAT registered?

J30 KAT is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is J30 KAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J30 KAT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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