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S492 AWK

1999 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,579 mi
Last recorded146,579 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 AWK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 146,579 miles

THE NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS DAMAGED (CRACKED).

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT IS STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 146,574 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

THE NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS DAMAGED (CRACKED).

THE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER DRIVESHAFT BOOT IS STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

Pass 1 May 2008 131,316 miles

THE NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (CRACKED).

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE HAS STARTED TO GET ED-FACED.

Fail 28 Apr 2008 131,158 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

THE NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR IS SLIGHTLY DAMAGED (CRACKED).

THE REAR NUMBER PLATE HAS STARTED TO GET ED-FACED.

Pass 27 Apr 2007 116,805 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 116,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 105,482 miles

the advisory items from original test number 734867576076 still apply except number 006

Fail 18 Mar 2006 105,482 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S492 AWK is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S492 AWK, 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 S492 AWK registered?

S492 AWK is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S492 AWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 AWK shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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