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J60 ELB

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,531 mi
Last recorded124,531 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ60 ELB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 124,531 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 124,517 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 119,088 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 119,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 112,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

noticable play in near side rack.

offside front tyre fowling inner trim inscure.

Pass 27 Jun 2009 112,652 miles

noticable play in near side rack.

offside front tyre fowling inner trim inscure.

Pass 22 May 2008 106,273 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 106,273 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 86,363 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 86,363 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 77,234 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 77,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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J60 ELB is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J60 ELB, 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 J60 ELB registered?

J60 ELB is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is J60 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J60 ELB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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