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S5 BMR

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

166,062 mi
Last recorded166,062 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 BMR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 166,062 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2024 164,926 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 164,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 163,696 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 162,781 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 161,384 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 160,219 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 159,116 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 156,649 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

both front wheel arches are corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 152,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated s (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 May 2016 152,086 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2015 148,031 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 145,002 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 141,668 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 135,018 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 127,831 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 114,916 miles

nearside front brake flexi very badly perished

nearside rear coilspring in poor condition

offside front upper balljoint boot split

Fail 28 Jan 2010 114,915 miles

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

all tyres worn to legal limit

nearside front brake flexi very badly perished

nearside rear coilspring in poor condition

offside front upper balljoint boot split

Pass 20 Feb 2009 107,503 miles

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

offside upper suspension arm bushes starting to perish

osr wheel bearing noisy

rear coil springs in poor condition

tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 18 Feb 2009 107,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

offside upper suspension arm bushes starting to perish

osr wheel bearing noisy

rear coil springs in poor condition

tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Feb 2008 98,080 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 88,642 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 78,870 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S5 BMR is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 S5 BMR, 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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S5 BMR is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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