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S40 FKU

1999 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

140,509 mi
Last recorded140,509 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 FKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 140,509 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 140,301 miles
Pass 29 May 2023 139,615 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 139,010 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 137,961 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 137,456 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 133,091 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion throughout

Pass 15 Aug 2017 127,122 miles

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 123,008 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 119,778 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 114,968 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 112,977 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 112,963 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 108,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 108,376 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2011 99,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 97,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 94,547 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 94,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 89,870 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 86,199 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 80,026 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 FKU is a 1999 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FKU, 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 FKU registered?

S40 FKU is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S40 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S40 FKU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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