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S601 LMO

1999 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

177,389 mi
Last recorded177,389 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 LMO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 177,389 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 177,389 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 171,555 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 169,524 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 166,230 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 153,400 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 143,548 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine emits blue smoke on acceleration

Fail 13 Mar 2014 143,544 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

engine emits blue smoke on acceleration

Pass 13 Mar 2013 131,045 miles

Oil leak

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres worn slightly on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2012 118,806 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2011 105,387 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 105,387 miles

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 90,401 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,902 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 64,977 miles

botrh front brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 19 Feb 2007 61,236 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,585 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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S601 LMO is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S601 LMO, 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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S601 LMO is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 1999.

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