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S356 HGU

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,027 mi
Last recorded50,027 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 HGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 50,027 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 47,835 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 45,488 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 42,204 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 41,644 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 41,285 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 40,641 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,786 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 37,539 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 36,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 34,368 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,793 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 28,553 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2009 26,524 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 24,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,231 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 23,056 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,520 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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S356 HGU is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 S356 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S356 HGU registered?

S356 HGU is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S356 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S356 HGU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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