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S517 RPW

1999 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

133,976 mi
Last recorded133,976 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS517 RPW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 133,976 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 133,971 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 131,326 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 128,110 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 125,486 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 125,425 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,345 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 118,047 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 115,874 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 112,772 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 109,544 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 106,264 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 102,610 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 96,690 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 96,679 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 88,971 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 88,737 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 79,292 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 74,742 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,503 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 54,358 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,174 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 47,756 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 43,010 miles

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall showing signs of cracking

o/s/f brake pad worn very low

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall showing signs of cracking

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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S517 RPW is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 S517 RPW, 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 S517 RPW registered?

S517 RPW is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 2 January 1999.

Is S517 RPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S517 RPW shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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