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R4 UFU

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

218,290 mi
Last recorded218,290 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 UFU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 218,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 216,670 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 214,837 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various spots (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear diff leak

Fail 21 Dec 2023 214,834 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 10 Dec 2021 208,928 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 200,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2019 190,305 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 189,231 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 187,322 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 184,256 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 182,783 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 179,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 171,436 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 155,042 miles

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 142,361 miles

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 142,348 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 132,884 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 127,804 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 121,173 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2008 121,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 119,183 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 115,557 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 108,163 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 108,083 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 100,224 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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R4 UFU is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R4 UFU, 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 R4 UFU registered?

R4 UFU is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 26 November 1999.

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