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S478 SVM

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,807 mi
Last recorded141,807 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 SVM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 141,807 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

rear beam rusty

tank straps rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2011 135,340 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock absorber cover gaitors deteriorated + broken

n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges close to legal limit

Fail 11 Nov 2011 135,329 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

both rear shock absorber cover gaitors deteriorated + broken

n/s/f + n/s/r + o/s/r brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges close to legal limit

Pass 25 Nov 2010 128,373 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 128,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 121,410 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 121,410 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 114,573 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 105,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 96,942 miles

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

air bag light on

no spare wheel

rear plate slightly detorated

Pass 10 Nov 2005 89,695 miles

near side rear tyre VERY close to legal limit

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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S478 SVM is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S478 SVM, 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 S478 SVM registered?

S478 SVM is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S478 SVM safe to buy?

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