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S578 TRJ

1999 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,665 mi
Last recorded166,665 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS578 TRJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 166,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 154,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 139,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear shock absorber cowls missing/insecure

slight play in rear wheel bearings

underbody wax oiled obscurring detailed inspection of components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 133,756 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 126,202 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside and offside head lamp lenses damaged

nearside and offside rear tyres getting worn

Pass 28 Jun 2011 116,470 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 114,184 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 114,184 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2009 111,534 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 108,849 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear shockers dust covers split

offside headlamp chipped

Pass 25 Jun 2007 107,837 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 105,171 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 May 2006 105,171 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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S578 TRJ is a 1999 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S578 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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What year was S578 TRJ registered?

S578 TRJ is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S578 TRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S578 TRJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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