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S182 YAV

1999 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,434 mi
Last recorded187,434 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS182 YAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2018 187,434 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

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

Offside Front Wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Lower arm (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level just above minimum

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 183,447 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front, offside rear, nearside rear tyres have bad sidewall cracks

Fail 19 Jan 2017 183,414 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front, offside rear, nearside rear tyres have bad sidewall cracks

Pass 15 Jan 2016 178,966 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Jan 2016 178,961 miles

Service brake juddering severely pulsing through brake pedal (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.4.G.4e)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2015 178,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 173,060 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 165,830 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 165,792 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 156,734 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 146,503 miles

fuel pipes rusted

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Oct 2010 136,124 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 126,427 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 116,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 104,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 95,286 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 94,868 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 81,170 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 81,075 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s rear driveshaft slight leak

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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S182 YAV is a 1999 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 S182 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.

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S182 YAV is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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