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S516 CWL

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,500 mi
Last recorded93,500 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 CWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 93,500 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 85,235 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 81,233 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 81,633 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 23 Nov 2010 79,093 miles

front disc worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,637 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 76,006 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 75,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE AND REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

Pass 15 Nov 2007 72,208 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 67,965 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 64,569 miles

N/S front brake hose deteriorating.Tread low on O/S rear tyre.

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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S516 CWL is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S516 CWL, 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 S516 CWL registered?

S516 CWL is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S516 CWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 CWL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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