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B5 DTF

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,410 mi
Last recorded117,410 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 DTF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 117,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Fail 8 May 2025 117,410 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2024 114,352 miles

General underbody corrosion front to back

Pass 27 Mar 2022 107,198 miles

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on slight damage at n/s of body

advice on slight surface corrosion at front and rear rear axles and underside all over

Fail 27 Mar 2022 107,198 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

advice keep eye on all tyres

advice on slight damage at n/s of body

advice on slight surface corrosion at front and rear rear axles and underside all over

Pass 18 Nov 2020 106,524 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undersheilds restricting underside view

Pass 7 May 2019 104,274 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 102,011 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 91,101 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 87,536 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 5 Apr 2016 87,534 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front bumper insecure

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2015 85,279 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,650 miles

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket partly broken but still secure

Fail 23 Aug 2013 83,650 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket partly broken but still secure

Pass 14 Jul 2012 127,608 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 121,374 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 113,530 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 102,053 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 102,053 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 2 May 2008 91,096 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 91,096 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2007 79,400 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 68,513 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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B5 DTF is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 DTF, 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 DTF registered?

B5 DTF is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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