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JDP 889

1998 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,472 mi
Last recorded44,472 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDP 889
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 44,472 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 44,254 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 44,059 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 43,773 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 43,771 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,333 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 43,062 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres very worn on Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 42,794 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All Four tyres very worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 42,382 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres wearing on the inner and outer treads

both rear tyres close to the limit on the inner and outer treads

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,880 miles

Rear pads wearing low

all tyres low on inner and outer edges

oil on min

Pass 28 Sep 2015 41,369 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 41,368 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,838 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 40,837 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 40,463 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 40,389 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 39,675 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Nsf and Osf tyres inner and outer edges

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 38,631 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 38,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,251 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 33,833 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 33,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 31,513 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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JDP 889 is a 1998 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JDP 889, 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 JDP 889 registered?

JDP 889 is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is JDP 889 safe to buy?

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