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S272 FYG

1999 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,281 mi
Last recorded218,281 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 FYG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 218,281 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 209,850 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 209,845 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 197,115 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disc brakes starting to show signs of wear

Light misting of brake fluid seen around brake master cylinder

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

Off side rear door feels stiff when operated

Off side rear tyre has a punture repair very close to outer side wall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 197,115 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front disc brakes starting to show signs of wear

Light misting of brake fluid seen around brake master cylinder

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

Off side rear door feels stiff when operated

Off side rear tyre has a punture repair very close to outer side wall

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 185,893 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

slight body damage

Pass 2 Jul 2010 172,117 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front disc's slight pitting

Fail 21 Jun 2010 171,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bumper scratched

Pass 13 Jul 2009 157,928 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 157,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 142,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 129,691 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 117,616 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 101,898 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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S272 FYG is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S272 FYG, 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 S272 FYG registered?

S272 FYG is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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