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S794 SND

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

261,204 mi
Last recorded261,204 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 SND
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 261,204 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 259,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 259,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 257,008 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 257,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 254,498 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 254,490 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 254,410 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BET Failed

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

exhaust is very rusty

headlamp lens is cracked

o/s headlamp reflector is poor

oil found to be below min !! (not visible on dip stick) toped up to min before testing

oil leaks

r/o/s tyre perished and nail in unrepairable section of tyre, if punctured

Pass 7 Sep 2017 251,146 miles

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

Offside head lamp lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2017 251,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside head lamp lens cracked

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 247,701 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 143,708 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 140,143 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 140,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 136,277 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 136,277 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 131,586 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 127,761 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 127,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 124,293 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 124,293 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

air leak from engine

Pass 25 Jan 2008 117,293 miles

centre brake light 1 x bulb not working

Pass 26 Jan 2007 108,816 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 108,816 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre slightly low pressure

Pass 25 Jan 2006 100,375 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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S794 SND is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 S794 SND, 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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S794 SND is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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