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S780 SCJ

1999 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,517 mi
Last recorded159,517 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 SCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2011 159,517 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 146,387 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2010 146,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroding in areas

both rear coil springs corroding

nearside front side light slightly dim

offside front brake disc corroding in areas

offside rear tyre on 2-3mm

play in both rear wheel bearings

strong advise offside front indicator showing faded amber light

strong advise play in nearside front first top ball joint

Fail 4 Mar 2009 124,920 miles

Both front tyres are scuffing on the inside edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 124,920 miles

Both front tyres are scuffing on the inside edge

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 121,033 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 117,634 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Jan 2007 117,634 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 109,969 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 109,969 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SCJ is a 1999 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SCJ, 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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What year was S780 SCJ registered?

S780 SCJ is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S780 SCJ safe to buy?

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