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S312 XAT

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,657 mi
Last recorded124,657 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 XAT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 124,657 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 124,636 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 124,350 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 124,089 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 123,874 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 123,122 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes pads wearing on less than 50% disc surface on inner both nearside and offside discs

Pass 9 Jan 2010 122,764 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 118,359 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2008 114,243 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 112,684 miles

as previous vt32

Fail 9 Mar 2007 112,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2006 98,545 miles

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

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

front and rear numberplates slightly deteriorated

nearside front trackrod end rubber bush slightly deteriorated

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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S312 XAT is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S312 XAT, 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 S312 XAT registered?

S312 XAT is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S312 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S312 XAT shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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