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L29 CSS

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,528 mi
Last recorded141,528 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 CSS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 141,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 137,651 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 132,771 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 132,735 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

sill covers fitted.

Fail 28 Jan 2022 132,717 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 132,331 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 130,363 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 129,717 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 126,097 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 116,575 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 108,409 miles

Both front tyres are damaged on the outer shoulders. ( offside badly damaged )

Front brake pad wear sensors have been cut and bridged out.

Front tyres pertrude past the wheel arches.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,620 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition.

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 31 May 2011 107,608 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition.

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 Apr 2010 104,893 miles

both rear tyres worn very low on outer edges.

off side front brake binding near limit.

off side inner rack joint has small amount of play in it

small crack in windscreen near limit of zone (A).

Fail 26 Apr 2010 104,893 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn very low on outer edges.

off side front brake binding near limit.

off side inner rack joint has small amount of play in it

small crack in windscreen near limit of zone (A).

Pass 27 Mar 2009 104,807 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 95,377 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn near to wear limit bars.

Offside and nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to debond.

Pass 5 Jan 2007 86,668 miles

slight play in n/s/f top control arm ball joint

strong advice both front tyres wearing outer and inner edges poss tracking out

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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L29 CSS is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L29 CSS, 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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L29 CSS is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 1999.

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