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S400 TRU

1999 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,402 mi
Last recorded138,402 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS400 TRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 138,402 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,258 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 138,251 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 136,203 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 135,875 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 135,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 134,710 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 132,807 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 130,744 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 128,976 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded but not holed

Fail 7 Mar 2019 128,967 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play drum stick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub-frame corroded but not holed

Pass 28 Mar 2018 127,168 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 127,157 miles

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

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)

Under tray loose

Pass 31 Mar 2017 124,464 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 120,590 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 117,808 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 113,488 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 113,486 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 106,403 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 98,028 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 90,208 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,082 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 87,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,619 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 69,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 57,971 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 57,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 57,884 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 54,335 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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S400 TRU is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S400 TRU, 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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What year was S400 TRU registered?

S400 TRU is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 1999.

Is S400 TRU safe to buy?

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