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BCZ 2428

1999 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,774 mi
Last recorded166,774 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCZ 2428
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 166,774 miles

Front number plate temporarily secured

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Play in offside front upper forward ball joint

Slight blow on centre exhaust joint

Slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2015 163,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil leak

front tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2014 160,690 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2013 156,216 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 156,198 miles

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 152,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle is modified and is extreemly low to the ground.

Pass 1 Mar 2012 152,648 miles

Vehicle is modified and is extreemly low to the ground.

Fail 3 Nov 2010 152,589 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 152,589 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 148,308 miles

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

airbag light on

Fail 12 Jan 2009 148,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

airbag light on

Pass 9 Oct 2008 146,272 miles

Air bag light on

Both front flexy brake pipes starting to perish

Front number plate dirty

Pass 10 Sep 2007 137,459 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 137,459 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nails in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2006 126,136 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 120,095 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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BCZ 2428 is a 1999 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BCZ 2428, 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 BCZ 2428 registered?

BCZ 2428 is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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