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S214 APJ

1998 Audi 100

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,044 mi
Last recorded113,044 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Audi 100127,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS214 APJ
MakeAudi
Model100
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 113,044 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 104,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 20 Jun 2013 104,030 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 95,812 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 95,748 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,906 miles

oil leak under vehicle

Pass 6 Aug 2010 79,413 miles

Both front antii roll bar links bushes deterioratad

Front wipers deterioratad

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Slight small of diesel

n/s/f tyre has cut

o/s/f top arm (inner) bush slight deterioratad

o/s/r tyre has cut

Fail 5 Aug 2010 79,413 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Both front antii roll bar links bushes deterioratad

Front wipers deterioratad

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre has cut

o/s/f top arm (inner) bush slight deterioratad

o/s/r tyre has cut

Pass 3 Jul 2009 71,023 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 65,423 miles

windscreen lightly chipped

Fail 11 Jul 2008 65,423 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 10 Jul 2007 59,279 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front bumper slightly loose on n/s corner

sighns of oil leak from engine (under tray covered)

sighns of oil leak from rear diff driveshaft seals

How Reliable is the Audi 100?

Based on 55,546 MOT tests across 10,592 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
4,032
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
10,592
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,703
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 2,589
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 2,350
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,112
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S214 APJ is a 1998 Audi 100 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1998 Audi 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 127,127 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi 100 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 3,703 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S214 APJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 28 years old, this Audi 100 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S214 APJ registered?

S214 APJ is a 1998 Audi 100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S214 APJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S214 APJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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