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S42 SFH

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

203,243 mi
Last recorded203,243 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS42 SFH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 203,243 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 191,235 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 179,118 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 167,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 163,301 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 163,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery notholding charge

Fail 13 Mar 2009 163,274 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 161,096 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 158,913 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 155,355 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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S42 SFH is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S42 SFH, 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 S42 SFH registered?

S42 SFH is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S42 SFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S42 SFH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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