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S396 UEG

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

123,268 mi
Last recorded123,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 UEG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 123,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 122,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 121,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 120,443 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 120,441 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 119,011 miles

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 17 Jan 2022 119,004 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front arm of pair) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2021 117,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm of pair (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

nearside front upper (rear of pair) arm inner bush separated near to limit

Fail 2 Feb 2021 117,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm of pair (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

nearside front upper (rear of pair) arm inner bush separated near to limit

Pass 21 Jan 2020 115,145 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders. Nearside rear worn on outer shoulder and tyre is cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases A central sleeve joint is leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 110,575 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 105,964 miles

Oil leak Rear diff ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Jan 2017 102,005 miles

Offside front lower suspension arm has some play in a ball joint.)( front arm with shock absorber attached

Rear differential has an oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2016 98,083 miles

Rear differential assembly appears to have a bad oil leak

Fail 15 Jan 2015 93,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 93,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 88,056 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 81,750 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 81,749 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 77,027 miles

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

air bag light active

Fail 11 Feb 2012 77,024 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

air bag light active

Pass 13 Jan 2011 66,670 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 58,872 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 54,258 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 54,258 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 44,321 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 39,590 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 33,985 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 33,985 miles

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

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

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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S396 UEG is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 S396 UEG, 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 S396 UEG registered?

S396 UEG is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S396 UEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S396 UEG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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