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S384 DVA

1999 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

265,233 mi
Last recorded265,233 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS384 DVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 265,233 miles

Battery loose

Rear tyre tread wearing low on edges

Pass 27 Jan 2016 251,554 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 238,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front bumper loose

nearside front headlight slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2014 227,439 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 217,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2013 217,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Feb 2012 207,892 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 197,063 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 183,182 miles

both front tyres on wear limit

rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Fail 27 Feb 2009 183,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres on wear limit

rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

Pass 4 Feb 2008 164,490 miles

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)

all brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

Pass 2 Jan 2007 144,107 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 144,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 118,289 miles

BOTH REAR DISCS STARTING TO RUST.

N/S/F TOP SUSPENSION ARM FRONT, BUSH STARTING TO SEPERATE AND O/S/F REAR BUSH.

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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S384 DVA is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S384 DVA, 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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S384 DVA is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 23 January 1999.

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