MOT Status
Mileage
218,753 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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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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5198BYY is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 18 August 1999.
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