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5198BYY

1999 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

218,753 mi
Last recorded218,753 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration5198BYY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2009 218,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

NSF anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

OSF anti-roll bar linkage bushes deteriorated and slight play.

Slight play at OSF lower suspension arm ball joints.

Slight play at both rear wheel bearings.

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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5198BYY is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1999 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 123,081 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 A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 5198BYY, 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 27 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5198BYY registered?

5198BYY is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 18 August 1999.

Is 5198BYY safe to buy?

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