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S229 RRL

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,647 mi
Last recorded115,647 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 RRL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 115,647 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 115,629 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2010 101,974 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 101,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 91,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 87,416 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 83,073 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Dec 2006 79,219 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 73,891 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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S229 RRL is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S229 RRL, 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 S229 RRL registered?

S229 RRL is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 1999.

Is S229 RRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S229 RRL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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