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S589 ENV

1999 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,389 mi
Last recorded160,389 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 ENV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 160,389 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 160,389 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 145,469 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 128,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light on indicating fault on system

Fail 12 Oct 2011 128,385 miles

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)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag warning light on indicating fault on system

Fail 18 Sep 2010 108,257 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake discs pitted on insides

Pass 18 Sep 2010 108,257 miles

both rear brake discs pitted on insides

Pass 9 Oct 2009 97,371 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 87,827 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 77,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 60,738 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 60,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2005 51,565 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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S589 ENV is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S589 ENV, 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 S589 ENV registered?

S589 ENV is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S589 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S589 ENV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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