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S342 HGU

1999 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,088 mi
Last recorded187,088 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS342 HGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2009 187,088 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 186,163 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 167,551 miles

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Fail 9 Jan 2008 167,545 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 9 Jan 2007 151,201 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 150,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Oil level was low on presentation for test, topped up prior to smoke test. also n/s front upper rear inner bush, bonding beginning to fail.

Pass 5 Jan 2006 138,334 miles

Front brake discs worn

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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S342 HGU is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S342 HGU, 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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S342 HGU is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 1999.

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