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R6 GDS

1999 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,090 mi
Last recorded160,090 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR6 GDS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2018 160,090 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 155,344 miles

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

Nearside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly binding slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 150,060 miles

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2016 150,060 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 145,210 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 145,210 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 140,230 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 133,872 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 133,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 129,257 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 129,256 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 124,461 miles

both rear brake disc corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2011 124,461 miles

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

both rear brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 117,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 117,308 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 116,496 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 116,496 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 92,247 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Mar 2007 83,408 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 83,399 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2006 77,932 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R6 GDS is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R6 GDS, 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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R6 GDS is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 1999.

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