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S326 MES

1999 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

216,810 mi
Last recorded216,810 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS326 MES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 216,810 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 216,809 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking at banjo bolt (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking at banjo bolt (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 202,416 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Aug 2014 202,416 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 195,922 miles

ABS has intermittant fault

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres worn

both rear brakes sticking slightly

osf headlamp mount broken bolt

rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

Fail 12 Dec 2013 195,921 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

all tyres worn

both rear brakes sticking slightly

osf headlamp mount broken bolt

rear exhaust mounts in poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2012 18,121 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

airbag srs light on

battery insecure

one rear exhaust hanger loose

Fail 11 Oct 2012 180,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

airbag srs light on

battery insecure

o/s/r brake disc rough

one rear exhaust hanger loose

Pass 14 Oct 2011 168,474 miles

air bag light on

Pass 27 Aug 2010 153,577 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 153,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 141,015 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 141,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres worn

Pass 22 Sep 2008 129,353 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 115,179 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 80,673 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 80,673 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 72,026 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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S326 MES is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S326 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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S326 MES is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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