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B5 AUO

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,269 mi
Last recorded156,269 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 AUO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 156,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 155,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 154,907 miles

Offside Front wing corroded

slight play steering rack inner joints

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2022 154,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 154,276 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitting inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2020 153,977 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 153,300 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 152,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 152,236 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 151,698 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 149,031 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 143,180 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 136,049 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 135,971 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 124,576 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 116,403 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 116,403 miles

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

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2010 106,141 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 106,139 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 94,705 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 83,705 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 73,638 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 73,613 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 62,853 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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B5 AUO is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B5 AUO, 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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What year was B5 AUO registered?

B5 AUO is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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