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S57 XNM

1999 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,241 mi
Last recorded163,241 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS57 XNM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2017 163,241 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION , SUGGEST VEHICLE HAS BEE PARKED UP FOR A WHILE

FUEL TANK UNDERSIDE SLING STRAPS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Front WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPHER DUST SHIELD IS CORRODED

Oil leak MINOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 163,241 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ALL BRAKE DISCS HAVE SURFACE CORROSION , SUGGEST VEHICLE HAS BEE PARKED UP FOR A WHILE

FUEL TANK UNDERSIDE SLING STRAPS HAVE HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION

Offside Front WINDOW DOES NOT OPEN

Offside Rear BRAKE CALIPHER DUST SHIELD IS CORRODED

Oil leak MINOR ENGINE OIL LEAKS ()

Fail 28 Sep 2017 16,310 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all four brake disc friction faces corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2016 159,515 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 159,336 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 149,032 miles

osr brake pad retaining clip position

Fail 4 Nov 2014 148,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 142,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 142,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 138,676 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 138,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 133,857 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 133,857 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 127,940 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 118,319 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 118,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 111,031 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 101,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 93,121 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 XNM is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XNM, 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 XNM is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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