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S204 EDX

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,155 mi
Last recorded169,155 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 EDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 169,155 miles

Front Exhaust clamp broken.

Front exhaust heat shield not fully secured.

Fuel tank mounting straps corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose not fully secured.

Nearside Front Exhaust clamp damaged.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose not fully secured.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fuel pipe corroded at ferrule.

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 169,154 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust heat shield insecure.

Fuel tank mounting straps corroded.

Nearside Front Exhaust clamp damaged.

Nearside Front Flexi brake hose not secured and rubbing suspension

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust clamp broken.

Offside Front Flexi brake hose not secured and rubbing suspension.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim at upper limit(Adjuster inoperative).

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe corroded at ferrule.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 168,832 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside generally corroded throughout all components

Fail 13 Dec 2021 168,820 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear shockers casings corroding

centre heat shield loose

exhaust clamps corroding

front subframe corroding

rear lower wishbones corroding

rear subframe corroding

under tray fitted and damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2020 168,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 167,613 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 167,613 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 160,741 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 160,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 155,906 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 155,906 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 149,850 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 136,481 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 123,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 113,868 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 105,974 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 31 Dec 2009 105,968 miles

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 95,266 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 80,175 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 80,175 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,400 miles

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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S204 EDX is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S204 EDX, 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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What year was S204 EDX registered?

S204 EDX is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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