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S123 VAG

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

216,000 mi
Last recorded216,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS123 VAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 216,000 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 212,666 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 209,734 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 208,350 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jan 2024 208,348 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 205,456 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 203,332 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 199,647 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 196,923 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 193,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut / shocker (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 190,590 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 190,590 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 187,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 183,265 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2015 183,263 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 169,431 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre cut on outer side wall but within requirements

Fail 28 Aug 2013 169,384 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre cut on outer side wall but within requirements

Pass 2 Sep 2012 160,819 miles

Airbag warning light on dash

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Rear tyres are worn uneven

Fail 31 Aug 2012 160,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Airbag warning light on dash

Rear brake discs are worn and corroded

Rear tyres are worn uneven

Pass 5 Mar 2011 130,812 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 130,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 119,282 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 108,477 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 102,496 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 95,346 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 95,344 miles

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

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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S123 VAG is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S123 VAG, 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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S123 VAG is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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