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A4 EWU

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

135,692 mi
Last recorded135,692 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 EWU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 135,692 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 135,680 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 130,310 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 127,790 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 118,072 miles

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2022 118,072 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2020 112,630 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all tyres close to limit.will need replacing soon

Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,100 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 107,621 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,268 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 103,268 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 100,438 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front exhaust clamp poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,119 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 92,982 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 89,368 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,367 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 81,250 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 76,492 miles

both front drop link bushes age cracking

Pass 19 Sep 2009 71,549 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both anti roll bar link bushes age cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2008 68,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,962 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 57,899 miles

surface rust on exhaust

n/s/r tyre wearing low

rear pads low

Pass 17 Sep 2005 55,598 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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A4 EWU is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 A4 EWU, 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 A4 EWU registered?

A4 EWU is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 24 November 1999.

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