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YLJ 040

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

369,808 mi
Last recorded369,808 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYLJ 040
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2012 369,808 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 362,230 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 362,230 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 354,522 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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YLJ 040 is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YLJ 040, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YLJ 040 registered?

YLJ 040 is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 16 August 1999.

Is YLJ 040 safe to buy?

The MOT history for YLJ 040 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YLJ 040 have outstanding finance?

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