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J444 ASA

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,023 mi
Last recorded175,023 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 ASA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 175,023 miles

airbag warning light on

Fail 6 Dec 2011 175,021 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning light on

Pass 25 Nov 2010 171,002 miles

air bag light illuminated on dashboard

corrosion present on rear discs

windows tinted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 171,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

air bag light illuminated on dashboard

corrosion present on rear discs

windows tinted

Pass 7 Sep 2009 165,261 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front subframe

oil leakminor

slight movement in offside front lower arm rear bush

Fail 7 Sep 2009 165,259 miles

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

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front subframe

oil leakminor

slight movement in offside front lower arm rear bush

Pass 29 Aug 2008 160,003 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on front and rear discs

corrosion present on front subframe

nearside front lower ball joint rear arm slight movement

Pass 30 Aug 2007 154,445 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 148,806 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 135,304 miles

rear tyres low and nearside rear nailed

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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J444 ASA is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J444 ASA, 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 J444 ASA registered?

J444 ASA is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is J444 ASA safe to buy?

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