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V42 TVY

1999 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,090 mi
Last recorded182,090 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi S4122,706 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV42 TVY
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 182,090 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 181,991 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 181,991 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 177,950 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 174,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 174,670 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 24 Apr 2012 166,812 miles

rear diff leaking oil excessively, near side front floorpan is damaged, off side front lower rear arm ball joint gator is damaged, handbrake travel is high, chip in screen, airbag light is on

Fail 20 Apr 2012 166,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear diff leaking oil excessively, near side front floorpan is damaged, off side front lower rear arm ball joint gator is damaged, handbrake travel is high, chip in screen, airbag light is on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 164,718 miles

nearside front lower front arm outer ball joint worn and close to failure, nearside front upper rear arm outer ball joint worn and close to failure

Fail 21 Apr 2011 164,718 miles

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

nearside front lower front arm outer ball joint worn and close to failure, nearside front upper rear arm outer ball joint worn and close to failure

Pass 24 Mar 2010 156,517 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 141,978 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 134,211 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 123,413 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2005 108,468 miles

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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V42 TVY is a 1999 Audi S4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V42 TVY, 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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V42 TVY is a 1999 Audi S4, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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