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S409 AFC

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,059 mi
Last recorded167,059 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 AFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 167,059 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 165,765 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 163,315 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 157,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 153,192 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 153,192 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 146,530 miles

headlamps deteriorating

minor damage to wheels and tyres -offside rear worn on edge and sidewall perishing

signs of standing -minor perishing and corrosion

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 13 Jun 2011 144,187 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

minor damage to wheels and tyres

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 13 Jun 2011 144,187 miles

minor damage to wheels and tyres

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

some deterioration to suspension etc

Fail 19 May 2011 144,174 miles

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

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

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

minor damage to wheels and tyres

rear brake discs appear very worn

signs of standing -some perishing and corrosion

some deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 5 Jan 2010 143,091 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

signs of corrosion to exhaust fittings fuel filter and fittings and fuel tank strap

slight deterioration to suspension etc

Pass 3 Jan 2009 141,121 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

some deterioration to suspension etc rear brake pads and discs rather worn signs of corrosion to exhaust tank strap and fuel filter

Pass 15 Sep 2007 139,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres some wear on inner edges

Pass 2 Jun 2006 134,927 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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S409 AFC is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol 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 S409 AFC, 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 S409 AFC registered?

S409 AFC is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S409 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S409 AFC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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