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B5 FKD

1999 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

171,392 mi
Last recorded171,392 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 FKD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 171,392 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 169,724 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 168,076 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 164,134 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2022 160,190 miles
Pass 3 May 2021 157,929 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2020 152,986 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 149,161 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 149,154 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 149,030 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 146,703 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 143,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 24 Oct 2014 143,743 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 139,620 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 139,620 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 133,658 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 133,658 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 127,623 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)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 127,623 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 117,449 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 117,449 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 104,130 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 91,940 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,629 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 73,298 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 FKD is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKD, 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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B5 FKD is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 9 July 1999.

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