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S126 KST

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

111,628 mi
Last recorded111,628 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 KST
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 111,628 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR DISCS BORDER-LINE PASS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT SUB-FRAME HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 24 Jun 2017 107,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 101,072 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 101,072 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 97,164 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 95,727 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 95,727 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,203 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 92,346 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2012 92,346 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 88,791 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,405 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 80,077 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 80,077 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 76,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2008 76,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,878 miles

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

airbag light on

slight play rear wheel bearings

small chip on windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2007 71,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

airbag light on

slight play rear wheel bearings

small chip on windscreen

Pass 8 Jun 2006 66,143 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 66,143 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

air bag light on

handbrake stiff

offside front brake binding slightly

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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S126 KST is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S126 KST, 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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S126 KST is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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