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L80 OPE

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,144 mi
Last recorded148,144 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL80 OPE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 148,144 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 147,473 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 147,138 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 147,115 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 146,390 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 146,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2020 146,383 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2019 145,871 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2019 145,867 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Gearbox oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 144,565 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner CV Boot seeping grease

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

trims next to rear seats missing, sharp edges exposed

Fail 25 Apr 2018 144,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear 1of2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear 1of2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing catch (5.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear 1of2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing catch (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front 1of2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front 1of2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Fail 19 Aug 2017 144,450 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush All front upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 142,839 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 139,972 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 137,141 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 135,275 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 131,806 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 126,188 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 126,188 miles

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 117,546 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2007 103,232 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 103,232 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 90,967 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 90,825 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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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L80 OPE is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L80 OPE, 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 L80 OPE registered?

L80 OPE is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 1999.

Is L80 OPE safe to buy?

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