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S718 APG

1999 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,224 mi
Last recorded134,224 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 APG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2014 134,224 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 134,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 121,127 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 117,120 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 117,518 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 113,359 miles

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

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

front brake disc worn

Fail 2 Jul 2011 113,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake disc worn

Pass 9 Jul 2010 111,125 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 111,125 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 109,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 108,410 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 108,410 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 May 2007 107,154 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 1 May 2006 103,477 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 103,437 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 103,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S718 APG is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S718 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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S718 APG is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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