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S356 JAJ

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,694 mi
Last recorded145,694 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS356 JAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 145,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

near-side rear tyre has been run flat

off-side front tyre worn both inner/outer edges

Fail 3 Jul 2013 145,671 miles

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

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

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 Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

near-side rear tyre has been run flat

off-side front tyre worn both inner/outer edges

Pass 8 Dec 2011 138,894 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 128,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 119,696 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 119,696 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 114,265 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 113,713 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 92,318 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 92,266 miles

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

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

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

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 JAJ is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S356 JAJ, 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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S356 JAJ is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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