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V281 UUD

1999 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,422 mi
Last recorded188,422 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV281 UUD
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 188,422 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2010 172,162 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2010 172,162 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 160,225 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 160,225 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2008 143,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2008 143,901 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 129,284 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 127,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 127,761 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V281 UUD is a 1999 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V281 UUD, 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 V281 UUD registered?

V281 UUD is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 22 November 1999.

Is V281 UUD safe to buy?

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