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S270 LRN

1999 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,841 mi
Last recorded161,841 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS270 LRN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 161,841 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushs split/worn

Fail 15 Jan 2019 161,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides on rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushs split/worn

Pass 16 Jan 2018 156,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside windscreen damaged / cracked

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement right (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2018 156,097 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside windscreen damaged / cracked

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement right (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Jan 2017 149,811 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 145,134 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 145,082 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 143,625 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 141,192 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 10 Jan 2013 139,466 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 136,862 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 128,079 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 128,076 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 118,407 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 108,111 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 96,569 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 85,313 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 76,284 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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S270 LRN is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S270 LRN, 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 S270 LRN registered?

S270 LRN is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 1999.

Is S270 LRN safe to buy?

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