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S59 DWL

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

122,698 mi
Last recorded122,698 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS59 DWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 122,698 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 119,506 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 115,464 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 115,464 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 112,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 109,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 109,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 104,608 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 101,177 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 98,963 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 98,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 97,183 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 97,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 IN TREAD WORN UNEVENLY (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

Pass 25 Jun 2015 93,410 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATED

N/S/R TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 93,409 miles

Centre Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS RUBBER BUSHES DETERIORATED

N/S/F TYRE WORN UNEVENLY

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 90,614 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 90,614 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,968 miles

205/55/16 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 86,968 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

205/55/16 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,555 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 82,436 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 75,974 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2010 71,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 21 May 2010 71,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2009 65,037 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

offside front & rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 15 May 2009 64,925 miles

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

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

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

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 16 May 2008 60,805 miles

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

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

Oil leak

inner sidewall deteriorated to offside rear tyre

Fail 13 May 2008 60,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

inner sidewall deteriorated to offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2007 55,459 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 50,190 miles

rear no plate discolour

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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S59 DWL is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 S59 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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S59 DWL is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 27 January 1999.

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