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S278 RTG

1999 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,294 mi
Last recorded183,294 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS278 RTG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 183,294 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 180,211 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 174,781 miles

Front BOTH SIDES BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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Fail 19 Feb 2019 174,708 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play STEERING RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play STEERING RACK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front BOTH SIDES BRAKE DISCS LIPPED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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Pass 13 Feb 2018 169,775 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items;

Pass 24 Feb 2017 163,172 miles

slightly smoky but met emissions

Pass 2 Mar 2016 158,623 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 158,584 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)

n/s rear tyre has a nail

Pass 5 Mar 2015 152,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 149,154 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 146,424 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 142,956 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 140,803 miles

both rear discs slightly worn on edge

Pass 4 Mar 2010 138,520 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 137,545 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 136,055 miles

nsf anti roll bar link worn

Pass 16 Feb 2007 134,408 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 128,687 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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S278 RTG 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 88.9%.

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 S278 RTG, 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 S278 RTG registered?

S278 RTG is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 1999.

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