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S481 VPV

1999 Audi A4

Yellow Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

162,617 mi
Last recorded162,617 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 VPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 162,617 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 151,992 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 145,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 145,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 138,274 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 135,951 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 135,942 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 123,557 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 119,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 113,982 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 113,981 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2010 107,777 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,947 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside front wheel is slightly buckled

Fail 14 Apr 2010 106,915 miles

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

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside front wheel is slightly buckled

Pass 14 Apr 2009 102,751 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2009 102,751 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 93,491 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 93,483 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 87,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 84,041 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 84,041 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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S481 VPV is a 1999 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S481 VPV, 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 S481 VPV registered?

S481 VPV is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S481 VPV shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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