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S80 TLC

1999 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

157,743 mi
Last recorded157,743 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS80 TLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 157,743 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteratior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heatligth leving deivces n/s/f & n/s/r broken

Fail 13 Nov 2018 157,740 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteratior (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassie/sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

heatligth leving deivces n/s/f & n/s/r broken

Pass 2 Nov 2017 155,268 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

corrtion to rear of exhaust

Fail 1 Nov 2017 155,263 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear heat sheald loose

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts,sholder ware (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears,silgth corrtion (3.5.1i)

corrtion to rear of exhaust

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

parking brake just passed

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rears (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 147,720 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear exhust mount broken

slight corrtion to sub frame

Fail 3 Nov 2016 147,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhust mount broken

slight corrtion to sub frame

Pass 2 Nov 2015 139,356 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 139,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 127,633 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 127,631 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 119,091 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing on sidewalls

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 119,091 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing on sidewalls

Pass 20 Dec 2012 115,933 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Dec 2012 115,933 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 112,733 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 112,733 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Front Lower Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 109,703 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 109,658 miles

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

both rear tyres perished between the tread

brake fluid dirty

Pass 23 Oct 2009 107,289 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 100,644 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 100,644 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 96,022 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 91,450 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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S80 TLC is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S80 TLC, 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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S80 TLC is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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