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S417 SLF

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,139 mi
Last recorded116,139 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 SLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 116,139 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 20 Dec 2011 116,126 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Dec 2010 107,957 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake pads worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 99,872 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 99,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 87,755 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,048 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 72,439 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 67,204 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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S417 SLF is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S417 SLF, 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 S417 SLF registered?

S417 SLF is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S417 SLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S417 SLF shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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