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S481 XOP

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

157,007 mi
Last recorded157,007 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS481 XOP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 157,007 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 145,361 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 135,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 129,747 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 129,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 121,453 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2011 115,168 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 109,202 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 105,633 miles

adv slight play to offside top front ball joint

Pass 18 Sep 2008 99,770 miles

adv nearside rear tyre wear to outer edge

Pass 6 Sep 2007 92,832 miles

adv nearside rear wheel bearing adjust

Pass 28 Jul 2006 86,079 miles

adv surface cracks to nearside front brake hose

Pass 25 Jul 2005 80,257 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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S481 XOP is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S481 XOP registered?

S481 XOP is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S481 XOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S481 XOP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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