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S308 MES

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,711 mi
Last recorded68,711 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 MES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 68,711 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 68,623 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 68,600 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,525 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 68,524 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 68,470 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 68,314 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 68,314 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 67,398 miles

cover sills fitted

slight play on n/s/r drop link

slight play on o/s/r hub

Fail 30 Oct 2013 67,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

cover sills fitted

slight play on n/s/r drop link

slight play on o/s/r hub

Pass 7 Nov 2012 66,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front bumper loose at nearside front corner

Pass 15 Nov 2011 65,695 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2010 63,931 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 63,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

knocking noise from nearside front

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,165 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,231 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 55,842 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 55,842 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 51,962 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 47,471 miles

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

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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S308 MES is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S308 MES, 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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S308 MES is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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