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S425 HVV

1999 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

229,652 mi
Last recorded229,652 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS425 HVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2017 229,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine bay/under covers fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2016 223,417 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 215,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine management light on

Fail 30 Oct 2015 215,002 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusters u/s (1.8)

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)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement & o/s/r BIG (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid missing screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & o/s (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure cannot be inspected as unable to open tailgate (5.2.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2014 207,625 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 201,689 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 193,862 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 193,774 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 188,208 miles

Front subframe corroding badly.

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

Oil leak at engine.

Rear axle corroding badly.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 188,208 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front subframe corroding badly.

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

Oil leak at engine.

Rear axle corroding badly.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 186,532 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Due to excessive play at offside front track rod arm and bottom bush, suspension will need to be checked again for MOT purposes.

Due to the significant damage and wear to offside rear wheel, brake and suspension, the offside rear suspension will need to be checked again for MOT purposes.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 177,051 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 1 Oct 2010 177,051 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Oct 2009 164,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 19 Oct 2009 164,006 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 149,280 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 129,733 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 110,211 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2006 110,211 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 104,564 miles

n/s front forward lower control arm ball joint has slight amount of play

n/s rear wheel bearing has slight free play

n/s/f anti-rollbar link rod showing signs of wear

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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S425 HVV is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S425 HVV, 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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S425 HVV is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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