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S474 AFC

1999 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,433 mi
Last recorded145,433 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS474 AFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 145,433 miles

Nearside 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)

front disc brakes corroded

rear disc brakes corroded

Fail 12 May 2012 145,380 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

front disc brakes corroded

rear disc brakes corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2011 139,358 miles

air bag light on

chip to the windscreen in zone a

front discs corroded

handbrake plastic cover insecure

nearside front tyre worn to the limiters

nearside rear tyre worn on the edges and has a nail in the tread

offside door trims loose

signs of coolant leak at the rear of the engine

slight play in the nearside rear tyre

small tear to the nearside wiper

Fail 7 Jun 2011 139,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

chip to the windscreen in zone a

front discs corroded

handbrake plastic cover insecure

nearside front tyre worn to the limiters

nearside rear tyre worn on the edges and has a nail in the tread

offside door trims loose

signs of coolant leak at the rear of the engine

slight play in the nearside rear tyre

small tear to the nearside wiper

Pass 15 Jun 2010 135,798 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 135,797 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 130,771 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 130,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Jun 2009 130,799 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

water leak from behind engine

Pass 7 Jun 2008 122,343 miles

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

Foot brakes slightly spongy

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 113,125 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 10,908 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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S474 AFC is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S474 AFC, 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 S474 AFC registered?

S474 AFC is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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