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S416 JBA

1999 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

161,541 mi
Last recorded161,541 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS416 JBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 161,541 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 161,049 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2024 161,049 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 160,975 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 160,953 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 159,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 158,363 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 156,315 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 153,937 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 151,688 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 149,752 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 149,752 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 147,868 miles

last year mileage incorrect it was 143987

Pass 13 Mar 2014 114,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 140,073 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 134,542 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 134,320 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 129,077 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 122,367 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 115,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 110,952 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2007 105,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 98,938 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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S416 JBA is a 1999 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S416 JBA, 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 S416 JBA registered?

S416 JBA is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S416 JBA safe to buy?

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