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S238 PKH

1999 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,996 mi
Last recorded159,996 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 PKH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 159,996 miles

Corrosion/pitting on front brake discs

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

Front number slightly damaged

Noise from alternator /air con compressor area

Oil leak

front no plate slightly damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2009 15,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion on steel fuel pipes

Corrosion/pitting on front brake discs

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

Front number slightly damaged

Noise from alternator /air con compressor area

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 154,220 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2008 154,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 150,203 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play in o/s/f lower forward suspension joint worn

Fail 3 Sep 2007 150,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked

slight play in o/s/f lower forward suspension joint

Pass 20 Sep 2006 142,713 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 142,705 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S238 PKH is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S238 PKH, 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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S238 PKH is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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