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T279 SDG

1999 Audi S4

Yellow Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,178 mi
Last recorded144,178 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 SDG
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 144,178 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 144,178 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2011 140,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 140,830 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 137,975 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 137,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 135,354 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 135,354 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 133,445 miles

initial movement to all front lower arm bushes under load

initial movement to n/s/f rear ball joint -recommend-,both front antiroll bar links(bushes)worn-recommend-,initial perish o/s/f flexible brake hose,pin hole to n/s/f outer cv gaiter-recommend-,n/s/f top ball joint(rear)gaiter split

Pass 30 Nov 2007 132,911 miles

Both front flexi brake pipes showing signs of perishing.

Fail 30 Nov 2007 132,911 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Both front flexi brake pipes showing signs of perishing.

Pass 11 Dec 2006 129,749 miles

Nearside front and offside front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

Fail 11 Dec 2006 129,749 miles

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

Front brake pads worn.

Nearside frontand offside front brake flexi hoses starting to perish.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre on legal limit.

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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T279 SDG is a 1999 Audi S4 in Yellow with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1999 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 122,706 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 S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T279 SDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T279 SDG registered?

T279 SDG is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 11 March 1999.

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