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S259 JLW

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,283 mi
Last recorded120,283 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 JLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 120,283 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads low and discs corroded

O/s headlight cracked

O/s/f indicator fading

Power steering slightly noisey

Rear brake pads wearing and discs corroded and got hot

Slight play in front suspension

Fail 20 Apr 2013 120,283 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipes corroded

Coil springs corroded

Exhaust corroded

Front brake pads low and discs corroded

O/s headlight cracked

O/s/f indicator fading

Power steering slightly noisey

Rear brake pads wearing and discs corroded and got hot

Slight play in front suspension

Pass 29 Feb 2012 109,431 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 98,558 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 98,556 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 98,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 79,721 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 76,110 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 76,110 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 69,658 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 69,656 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 63,032 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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S259 JLW is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S259 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 S259 JLW registered?

S259 JLW is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S259 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S259 JLW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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