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S260 MOJ

1999 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

229,058 mi
Last recorded229,058 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS260 MOJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 229,058 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 215,317 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 202,037 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 191,854 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2011 191,780 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 178,487 miles

Battery insecure

Main Beam Switch tempremental in Operation

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 21 Apr 2010 178,487 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Main Beam Switch tempremental in Operation

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Jul 2008 196,296 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 196,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 152,121 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 152,121 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 144,812 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 144,812 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

front and rear discs corroded. front pads getting low.

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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S260 MOJ is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 S260 MOJ, 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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S260 MOJ is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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