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S780 LGC

1999 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

191,721 mi
Last recorded191,721 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 LGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 191,721 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2016 191,721 miles

Headlamp insecure both front (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear & next layer of ply visible (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 168,719 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 168,661 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 22 May 2014 148,152 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 148,152 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 May 2013 125,434 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 125,434 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 124,000 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 122,123 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 122,120 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 191,366 miles

slight play in rear road wheels

Pass 4 May 2007 167,698 miles

nail in offside front tyre tread

offside rear tyre tread on 2mm depth and nail in tread

Pass 3 May 2006 138,421 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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S780 LGC is a 1999 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S780 LGC, 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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S780 LGC is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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