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S40 DHG

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

174,993 mi
Last recorded174,993 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 DHG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 174,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 174,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in copper grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 172,727 miles

all under body covered in wax oil

Pass 15 Oct 2021 171,059 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 168,694 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2019 166,045 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 166,042 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrectly spaced and text behind letters (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 163,788 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 163,786 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 161,060 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight leak off grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 155,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 150,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 142,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 137,319 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,218 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 128,154 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 122,650 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 113,133 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 105,414 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Oct 2007 100,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 91,590 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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S40 DHG is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 S40 DHG, 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 S40 DHG registered?

S40 DHG is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 3 November 1999.

Is S40 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 DHG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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