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S57 DWL

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,999 mi
Last recorded189,999 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 189,999 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Fail 14 Jan 2016 189,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

surface corrossion on suspension components

Fail 29 Dec 2015 189,925 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front bumper insecure on o/s corner

oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2015 183,692 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 178,139 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 178,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 172,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 172,015 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 164,888 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 154,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 138,713 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 122,294 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 122,294 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 111,047 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 111,047 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 105,423 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 105,423 miles

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

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

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

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 DWL is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DWL, 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 S57 DWL registered?

S57 DWL is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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