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S243 JLW

1999 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,826 mi
Last recorded162,826 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 JLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 162,826 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 162,642 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 155,468 miles

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

front and rear discs deteriorating

front no plate deteriorating

n/s/front ind lens broken but repaired

Pass 6 Feb 2008 146,944 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 138,390 miles

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

front no plate deteriorating

Fail 30 Jan 2007 138,325 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Feb 2006 130,220 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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S243 JLW is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S243 JLW, 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 S243 JLW registered?

S243 JLW is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S243 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 JLW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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