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S254 LVY

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,982 mi
Last recorded142,982 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS254 LVY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 142,982 miles

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 142,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 141,000 miles

damage to front bumper

vehicle lowerd at time of test and fitted with a non standard rear exhaust

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit. also has cuts in inner sidewall close to cords

Fail 23 Aug 2012 140,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

damage to front bumper

vehicle lowerd at time of test and fitted with a non standard rear exhaust

nearside front tyre worn on inner edges and has cuts in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit. also has cuts in inner sidewall close to cords

Pass 13 Sep 2011 138,715 miles

Advise movement felt in both rear wheel bearings

Advise rear brake discs pitted

Advise vehicle ride height lowerd

Fail 12 Sep 2011 138,715 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Advise movement felt in both rear wheel bearings

Advise rear brake discs pitted

Advise vehicle ride height lowerd

Pass 10 Dec 2010 130,015 miles

Advise air bag lite illuminated

Advise movement in both front lower ball joints

Advise vehicle ride height lowerd

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 130,015 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Advise air bag lite illuminated

Advise movement in both front lower ball joints

Advise vehicle ride height lowerd

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 122,670 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 119,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 119,754 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 115,787 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 111,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 109,955 miles

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

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

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

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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S254 LVY is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S254 LVY, 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 S254 LVY registered?

S254 LVY is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S254 LVY safe to buy?

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