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S39 FAE

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,977 mi
Last recorded178,977 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 FAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 178,977 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2011 178,977 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 168,446 miles

deep cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 25 Mar 2010 168,446 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 157,505 miles

air leak from engine

airbag light on

big oil leak

both front indicators starting to go white

small exhaust leak from flex

Fail 31 Mar 2009 157,505 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air leak from engine

airbag light on

big oil leak

both front indicators starting to go white

small exhaust leak from flex

Pass 31 Mar 2008 148,051 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2008 148,048 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2006 130,071 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 130,069 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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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S39 FAE is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S39 FAE, 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

How do I check the history of S39 FAE?

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What year was S39 FAE registered?

S39 FAE is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S39 FAE safe to buy?

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