MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit (205/55/16)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit (205/55/16)
Rear brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake discs slightly worn
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear tyre wearing close to the legal limit (205/55/16)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front tyre wearing close to the legal limit (205/55/16)
Rear brake discs slightly worn
Engine rocker cover gasket leaking oil
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear tyre cracked, perished and worn close to the legal limit
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear discs slightly worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Engine rocker cover gasket leaking oil
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear tyre cracked, perished and worn close to the legal limit
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear discs slightly worn
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Both rear tyres cracked and perishedc with nails in both treads
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear tyres starting to crack and perish
Nearside rear tyre nail in tread
Offside rear tyre pressure low
Front bumper offside corner insecure
Front number plate discoloured
High level brake lamp inop (1 of 4)
Nearside front tyre close to legal limit
Offside front indicator losing colour
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bodywork poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
nearside wing mirror outer casing poor condition
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S157 FWU is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S157 FWU, 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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S157 FWU is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 1999.
Is S157 FWU safe to buy?
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