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A5 RBM

1999 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,223 mi
Last recorded106,223 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 RBM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 106,223 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 106,185 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 102,992 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 102,829 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

fuel tank strapes corroided

Pass 27 Apr 2011 91,962 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

TRACKING MUST BE CHECKED

Fail 26 Apr 2011 91,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 73,430 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

The front anti-roll bar link arm rubber bushes are cracking.

The n/s front track rod end ball joint rubber is split.

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 73,430 miles

The front anti-roll bar link arm rubber bushes are cracking.

The n/s front track rod end ball joint rubber is split.

The o/s front tyre is wearing on the edges.

Pass 29 Jan 2009 66,475 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 53,372 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 50,261 miles

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

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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A5 RBM is a 1999 Audi A4 in Gold with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A5 RBM, 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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A5 RBM is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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