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S479 APJ

1999 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,528 mi
Last recorded134,528 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS479 APJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 134,528 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 16,620 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 133,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 133,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 132,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 132,430 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 131,453 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 128,520 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 126,015 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 123,329 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 123,329 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 121,082 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 117,556 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 117,405 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 114,475 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 111,336 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 103,440 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 96,353 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Feb 2007 96,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 88,361 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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S479 APJ is a 1999 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S479 APJ, 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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S479 APJ is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 9 January 1999.

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