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K9 PLM

1998 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,292 mi
Last recorded216,292 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Audi A4127,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 PLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 216,292 miles

Exhaust poor condition.

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened high level of surface corrosion, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

High level of surface corrosion throughout suspension components,

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft damp at differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Sills have covers,

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2026 216,274 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm bush excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Brake caliper lever stuck. (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Extremely high level of surface corrosion throughout subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both brake hoses, (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear High level of surface corrosion throughout components.

Spare tyre defective Low pressure,

Pass 23 Apr 2025 215,527 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very rusty around perscribed areas,strongly advise. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

High level of surface corrosion throughout hubs and suspension components,

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front brake pipes, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 213,438 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

High level of surface corrosion throughout suspension components.

Tank strap very poor condition,

Pass 12 Apr 2023 210,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both poor on inside surfaces, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Very rusty by lower arm mountings,both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on legal limit on inside, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 207,885 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 207,885 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 207,136 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 204,463 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 202,460 miles

Rear brake back plates corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2019 202,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2018 203,340 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sub frame heavily corroded , holed , seriously weakened, holed n/s and o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak o/s of rear diff casing

Pass 5 Dec 2017 193,602 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 188,190 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 182,420 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 176,230 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 171,422 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 171,422 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 163,021 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 163,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 152,283 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 152,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 142,784 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 142,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 131,952 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 131,952 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 121,657 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 109,416 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 102,969 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 94,574 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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K9 PLM is a 1998 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 K9 PLM, 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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K9 PLM is a 1998 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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