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B5 SFO

1999 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,165 mi
Last recorded87,165 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 SFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 87,165 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 85,318 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 83,097 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 81,739 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 80,790 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 80,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 80,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 75,716 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 73,419 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 72,872 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 70,226 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 69,553 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 69,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 68,484 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 68,484 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,846 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 66,822 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside cv boot cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2008 65,609 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2008 65,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 62,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 58,439 miles

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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B5 SFO is a 1999 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 B5 SFO, 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 B5 SFO registered?

B5 SFO is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is B5 SFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for B5 SFO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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