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Old 02-12-2005, 01:35 AM
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Looking at an Audi A4. Can anyone get a report for me?

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Vin: WAUCB28D7WA260521

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Old 02-12-2005, 01:37 AM
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Here you go:


Good News -- Vehicle qualifies for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee! No severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were ever reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521). If you find that any of these severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back.

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The story of this 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had at least 2 owners. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by a Massachusetts DMV in 2003.
It was involved in an accident in Massachusetts that was reported to the police.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It has not been reported by a DMV as having an Exceeds Mechanical Limits or Not Actual Mileage title.
It has a consistent mileage history with no indication of an odometer rollback. It was driven an average of 14,115 miles per year, which is slightly lower than the industry average of 15,000. The last odometer reading, reported on 11/25/2003, was 68,720 miles.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback (LEMON).
Its basic warranty has expired. You may want to discuss an extended warranty with your dealer.
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.


Report Summary
1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Other Accident Indicators Accident Indicator Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check No Odometer Problems Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported by a DMV - Buyback Guarantee!
4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 2 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
AUDI Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Coverage Remaining on Basic Warranty. Interested in an Extended Warranty?
DETAILED VEHICLE HISTORY 11 HISTORY RECORDS REPORTED
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Year/Make/Model: 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 1.8L L4 FI TURBO 20V
Fuel: GASOLINE
Driveline: ALL WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Safety Equipment: 4 wheel ABS, Dual air bags front and sides/active (manual) belts

Standard Equipment: Power Windows, Power Steering, Air Conditioning, AM / FM Cassette, Power Brakes, Tilt Wheel, 6-digit Odometer


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Total Loss Check:


GOOD NEWS! No severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521). If you find that any of the following severe problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!


Salvage Title Loss Due To Fire Title
Junk Title Flood Damage Title
Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Hail Damage Title
Dismantled Title Canadian Total Loss


Other Accident Indicators:


This 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521) had accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
Police Accident Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported


Accident Report Date: Source: Detail:
12/13/2000 Massachusetts Police Report Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with a fixed object


Massachusetts Police Reports:
Do not include an assessment of damage severity
Are processed if the estimated damage exceeds $1000
Are released to CARFAX approximately 4 months after the accident date

According to the National Safety Council, Injury Facts, 2003 edition, 12% of the 243 million registered vehicles in the U.S. were involved in an accident in 2002. Over 90% of these were considered minor or moderate.
CARFAX depends on public and private sources for its accident data. Each one of these sources has different processing times. CARFAX can only report what is in our database on 11.Feb.2005 23:28:16. New data will result in a change to this report.
Not all accidents are reported to the Police. Tell us if you know of other fender benders, accidents or damage.

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Truth-In-Mileage Check:


GOOD NEWS! No major odometer problems were ever reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521). If you find that any of the following odometer problems were reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.


Odometer Rollback Check:


CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:


CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521).

Date: Mileage:
07/21/1999 4,837
12/21/1999 10,003
07/06/2000 15,798
01/16/2001 22,437
07/08/2002 40,915
05/23/2003 58,342
11/25/2003 68,720



Average miles driven per year 14,115 CARFAX AdvisorTM Compare this vehicle's average annual mileage to the industry average of 15,000 miles per year. Use this comparison to determine how this vehicle was driven.

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GOOD NEWS! No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521). If you find that a manufacturer buyback was reported by a DMV and not included in this report, CARFAX will buy this vehicle back. You must register to activate this free guarantee!

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Ownership History:


CARFAX estimates that this 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521) had 2 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner No data No data
2nd owner 05/23/2003 Massachusetts

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Types of Owners:


This 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521) was originally registered as a Personal Vehicle.

Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported

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AUDI does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.
Go to the CARFAX SAFETY & RELIABILITY REPORT for recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for the 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO. You can also contact an authorized dealership or AUDI at 1-800-367-2834 to find out if this 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521) still has recalls that require repair.

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For your convenience, CARFAX has estimated the remaining original manufacturer warranty coverage based on information reported to us on this 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521). Please confirm remaining factory warranty and extended warranty options with your dealer. Interested in an extended warranty?

Estimated start date of warranty: 01/13/1999
Last reading reported on 11/25/2003: 68,720 miles Recalculate with current mileage
Today's Date: February 11, 2005

Type of Coverage: Original Warranty: Estimated Remaining Coverage:
Basic 36 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Drivetrain 36 months or 50,000 miles Coverage expired
Emissions 24 months or 24,000 miles Coverage expired
Corrosion 120 months or unlimited mileage 48 months or unlimited mileage
Transferable Transferable at no cost Same
Roadside Assistance 36 months or unlimited mileage Coverage expired
Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint No data reported to CARFAX
Specific Components 96 months or 80,000 miles 24 months or 11,280 miles
Notes: Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Free manufacturer regular scheduled maintenance.




CARFAX Warranty Check provides an estimate of this vehicle's remaining warranty coverage. It does not take into account some vehicle history events. For example, major accidents resulting in Salvage or Junk titles that may void the original manufacturer warranty or ownership transfers that may decrease warranty coverage. This warranty information is only valid for vehicles manufactured for sale in the US. Complete warranty coverage information is available for this vehicle at the AUDI web site.

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CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 11 record(s) for this 1998 AUDI A4 1.8T QUATTRO (WAUCB28D7WA260521).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


01/12/1999 NICB
Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original
dealer


01/12/1999 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Miscellaneous service performed


01/13/1999 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Holliston, MA
Registered as
personal vehicle


07/21/1999 4,837 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Miscellaneous service performed


12/21/1999 10,003 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Miscellaneous service performed
State inspection completed


07/06/2000 15,798 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Miscellaneous service performed


12/13/2000 Massachusetts
Police Report
Sherborn, MA
Case #3593629
Accident Reported
Vehicle involved in crash
with a fixed object


01/16/2001 22,437 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced
Engine serviced
Miscellaneous service performed
Suspension system serviced


07/08/2002 40,915 Wellesley Volkswagen
Wellesley, MA
781-237-3553
www.wellesleyvw.com
Vehicle serviced
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Drivability/performance checked


05/23/2003 58,342 Massachusetts
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Boston, MA
Title #AY875046
Title or registration issued
New owner reported
Loan or lien reported


11/25/2003 68,720 Service Facility
Vehicle serviced

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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

Accident
CARFAX receives information on accidents in most states when an official police report is filed. The level of detail in the accident record varies by state depending on the state's accident report requirements. CARFAX recommends you obtain a vehicle inspection from your dealer or an independent mechanic for any car involved in an accident.

New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles.

Personal Use
Vehicle was registered by the owner for private or personal use.


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Old 02-12-2005, 08:54 AM
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Great! I can't thank you enough!

-Jeff
Old 02-12-2005, 11:49 AM
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can you please run one for me also, thanks in advance
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