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S48 JLU

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,958 mi
Last recorded173,958 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 JLU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 173,958 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 172,769 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 172,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material calliper transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 168,634 miles

underbody rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2019 164,794 miles

underbody rusting

Pass 21 May 2018 162,957 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 159,796 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 159,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs corroded

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 28 Apr 2014 154,527 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 154,468 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 146,766 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 140,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 135,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 130,175 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 124,450 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 116,701 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 116,697 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 May 2007 105,352 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 94,325 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 94,325 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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S48 JLU is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S48 JLU, 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 S48 JLU registered?

S48 JLU is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S48 JLU safe to buy?

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