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S420 XPU

1999 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,121 mi
Last recorded208,121 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 XPU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 208,121 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 204,961 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

nearside front suspension has slight play requires further investigation

service inspection light on

wipers smear

Pass 27 May 2015 201,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 198,187 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 195,200 miles

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

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

all 4 brake discs early corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2012 192,141 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 188,921 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 183,561 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light illuminated showing a fault in system

Fail 11 Feb 2010 183,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

airbag light illuminated showing a fault in system

Pass 16 Feb 2009 177,938 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 173,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 168,006 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 168,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 160,736 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 160,736 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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S420 XPU is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S420 XPU, 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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S420 XPU is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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