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J5 NLP

1998 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,603 mi
Last recorded136,603 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 NLP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2015 136,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2011 133,023 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake discs rusty

both rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 May 2008 126,828 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2008 126,809 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 116,777 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 116,777 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on inside edge advise replacement

exhaust in poor condition

offside front brake disc starting to corrode advise replacement

oil leak

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 25 Apr 2006 100,221 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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J5 NLP is a 1998 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J5 NLP, 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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What year was J5 NLP registered?

J5 NLP is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is J5 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J5 NLP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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