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S407 JVJ

1999 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,183 mi
Last recorded184,183 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 JVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 184,183 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 184,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 183,943 miles

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

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint Both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Outer Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

205 / 55 / 16 tyres fitted

Inner wheel arch covers fitted

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both on the limit (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 166,059 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 149,815 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 148,956 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 136,139 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 129,839 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 122,523 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 114,498 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 105,658 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 95,977 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,523 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 78,665 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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S407 JVJ is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue 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 S407 JVJ, 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 S407 JVJ registered?

S407 JVJ is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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