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S520 TRJ

1999 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

226,656 mi
Last recorded226,656 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS520 TRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 226,656 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

tow bar socket damaged

Fail 22 Oct 2015 226,656 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

tow bar socket damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2014 221,046 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 221,039 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 212,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 212,599 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 193,356 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 193,356 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 188,874 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

air bag warning light staying on.

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 180,195 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Jul 2011 180,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2010 169,245 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 169,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 151,731 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 132,934 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/ headlight pattern slightly dull

Pass 15 Feb 2007 106,120 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 86,614 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 86,614 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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S520 TRJ is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S520 TRJ, 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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S520 TRJ is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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