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S168 YAV

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

189,505 mi
Last recorded189,505 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS168 YAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 189,505 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 188,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 188,728 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 188,366 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 188,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 187,792 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 187,792 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 187,359 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 184,880 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 184,866 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 181,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 178,655 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 178,652 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2014 171,692 miles

rear brake disc corrosion

Fail 14 Jul 2014 171,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

n/s front fog light not working

rear brake disc corrosion

rewar anti roll bar d bushes creaking

Pass 18 Aug 2013 167,328 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 162,235 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 150,297 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 143,368 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 137,362 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 124,347 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 109,722 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 100,424 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 100,062 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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S168 YAV is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S168 YAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S168 YAV registered?

S168 YAV is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S168 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S168 YAV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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