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S580 SLD

1999 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

243,905 mi
Last recorded243,905 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 SLD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 243,905 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 235,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 225,961 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 216,700 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 206,798 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 196,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 186,914 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 186,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 176,997 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 165,430 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 155,327 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 144,402 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 17 Dec 2007 135,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 125,748 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 115,929 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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S580 SLD is a 1999 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 S580 SLD, 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 S580 SLD registered?

S580 SLD is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S580 SLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S580 SLD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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