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S516 UPV

1999 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

253,854 mi
Last recorded253,854 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 UPV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 253,854 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2016 253,848 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 245,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - BELT NOT CHECKED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SMALL GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Fail 21 Feb 2013 245,869 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CHILDSEAT FITTED IN NSR - BELT NOT CHECKED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

REAR BRAKES OUT OF BALANCE - RECOMMEND SERVICE

SMALL GEARBOX OIL LEAK

Pass 2 Mar 2012 235,478 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND SCORED - PADS OK

CHILDSEAT FITTED TO NSR - SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED

NOISE FROM NSF LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM - SUSPECT SEIZING BALL JOINT

Fail 2 Mar 2012 235,477 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS PITTED AND SCORED - PADS OK

CHILDSEAT FITTED TO NSR - SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED

NOISE FROM NSF LOWER FRONT SUSPENSION ARM - SUSPECT SEIZING BALL JOINT

Pass 14 Mar 2011 225,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front discs worn

Pass 3 Feb 2010 215,664 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 215,664 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 206,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 206,433 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2008 197,136 miles

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 187,522 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 172,125 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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S516 UPV is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 S516 UPV, 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 UPV registered?

S516 UPV is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S516 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 UPV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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