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S57 AOX

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,602 mi
Last recorded145,602 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 AOX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 145,602 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

both rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 21 Dec 2016 130,936 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 130,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 112,428 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake pads are worn very low.

N/S/F brake hose is perishing.

Rear brake pads are worn low. N/S disc in poor condition. Rear brakes bind slightly.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 112,428 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks.

Front brake pads are worn very low.

N/S/F brake hose is perishing.

Rear brake pads are worn low. N/S disc in poor condition. Rear brakes bind slightly.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 106,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 106,028 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 105,347 miles

airbag fault warning lamp illuminated

Fail 20 Feb 2013 105,347 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

airbag fault warning lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Feb 2012 104,530 miles

A,B.S warning lamp showing fault

Fail 8 Feb 2012 104,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ABS LAMP ON

nearside rear tyre outerwall deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2011 101,238 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 100,559 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 99,896 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 99,896 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Aug 2007 98,770 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 98,770 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 97,480 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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S57 AOX is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 S57 AOX, 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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S57 AOX is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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