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S728 JSW

1999 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1986cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

252,808 mi
Last recorded252,808 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 JSW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,986cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 252,808 miles

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

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

Nearside Front shock and hub catching each other when jacked up

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Fail 21 Feb 2017 252,794 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front shock and hub catching each other when jacked up

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

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

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

Offside Rear slight bind on brake

Pass 18 Mar 2016 247,944 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 247,903 miles

Offside 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 241,951 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2014 224,066 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2013 198,433 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 198,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 178,012 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 22 Feb 2011 157,096 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 133,907 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 133,902 miles

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 113,048 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2009 113,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 110,156 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 110,156 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 100,580 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 100,578 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 90,229 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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S728 JSW is a 1999 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,986cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S728 JSW, 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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S728 JSW is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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