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B17 AFS

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,888 mi
Last recorded162,888 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 AFS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 162,888 miles

Airbag warning lamp is on>

Battery insecure

Exhaust downpipe support bracket has broken but exhaust is still secure.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 162,817 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Airbag warning lamp is on>

Battery insecure

Exhaust downpipe support bracket has broken but exhaust is still secure.

Pass 27 Apr 2011 157,225 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 157,223 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 147,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2010 147,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 137,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 129,282 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 119,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 104,973 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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B17 AFS is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B17 AFS, 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 B17 AFS registered?

B17 AFS is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is B17 AFS safe to buy?

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