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S301 JLW

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,699 mi
Last recorded182,699 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 JLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 182,699 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 182,699 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 167,968 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 167,968 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 154,079 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 142,543 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 120,579 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 120,191 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 111,309 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 104,306 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 95,922 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 89,601 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,049 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 80,049 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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S301 JLW is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S301 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 S301 JLW registered?

S301 JLW is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 3 February 1999.

Is S301 JLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S301 JLW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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