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S703 APG

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

166,321 mi
Last recorded166,321 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 APG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 166,321 miles

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

front indicators faded

not all high level brake lights not working

rear axle bushes deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Fail 7 Jan 2016 166,321 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front indicators faded

not all high level brake lights not working

rear axle bushes deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Fail 16 Dec 2015 165,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

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

front indicators faded

not all high level brake lights are working

rear axle bushes deteriorated

wipers deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2015 158,183 miles

rear axle bushes deteriorated

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

slight play in offside front lower forward ball joint

Fail 9 Jan 2015 158,182 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

childseat fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

rear axle bushes deteriorated

slight play in offside front lower forward ball joint

Pass 29 Jul 2013 140,775 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2013 140,775 miles

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

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012

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

both upper arm bushes poor

nearside front tyre pressure low

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 15 Aug 2012 131,142 miles

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both upper arm bushes poor

nearside front tyre pressure low

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 122,847 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 122,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 113,991 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 113,990 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2010 113,954 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,259 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on 2mm bridge marks

Fail 3 Jul 2009 99,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre on 2mm bridge marks

Pass 19 Mar 2008 89,326 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 83,360 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to deteriorat

Pass 16 Jan 2006 76,494 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

slight damage to front number plate †o/s door trim loose †front brake pads worn

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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S703 APG is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 S703 APG, 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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S703 APG is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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