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R159 GNB

1999 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

177,105 mi
Last recorded177,105 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 GNB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2011 177,105 miles

Both rear disc heavily pitted

Pass 16 Apr 2010 170,461 miles

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

N/S/F bumper slightly insecure

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough

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

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

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear disc corroded on disc face

rear exhaust mount broken on 1 side but still supporting

Fail 16 Apr 2010 170,461 miles

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

N/S/F bumper slightly insecure

N/S/R wheel bearing slightly rough

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Rear disc corroded on disc face

rear exhaust mount broken on 1 side but still supporting

Pass 20 Apr 2009 155,583 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 155,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 141,666 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 141,193 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 127,619 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 127,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 123,249 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 123,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R159 GNB is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R159 GNB, 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 R159 GNB registered?

R159 GNB is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 1999.

Is R159 GNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 GNB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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