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S427 LCY

1999 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

194,700 mi
Last recorded194,700 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS427 LCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 194,700 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2018 194,679 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

OILLEAK

Pass 4 Apr 2017 180,386 miles

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

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

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exensive general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2016 176,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 170,722 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

offside front brake binding

Pass 14 Oct 2013 166,090 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 162,787 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 162,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 159,431 miles

Airbag light staying on.Needs attension.

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

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Fail 17 Sep 2011 159,428 miles

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

Airbag light staying on.Needs attension.

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

Surface corrosion to under side of vehicle in places.

Fail 15 Jun 2011 159,409 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

All four brake discs corroded.

Battery insecure

Engine has a clear missfire.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 150,952 miles

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

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

number plates in poor condition

Fail 25 Mar 2009 150,924 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

number plates in poor condition

Fail 9 Feb 2009 150,596 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine oil dipstick tube broken, oil level on minimum

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate damaged

o/s headlamp unit slightly loose

o/s/f wheel slightly tight to turn

power steering fluid resevior low

Pass 18 Jan 2008 134,158 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 123,102 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 123,066 miles

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 115,026 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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S427 LCY is a 1999 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S427 LCY, 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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S427 LCY is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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