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S72 BVC

1999 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

268,480 mi
Last recorded268,480 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 BVC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 268,480 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 268,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 257,144 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 246,084 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight noise/roughness from o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Dec 2014 246,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil level on minimum

slight noise/roughness from o/s/r wheel bearing

suspect clutch hydraulics leaking

Pass 27 Dec 2013 234,483 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 234,483 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 221,794 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 209,512 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 209,512 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front indicators slightly discoloured

front scuttle full of water

Pass 20 Dec 2010 198,318 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 184,884 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 173,432 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 173,432 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 162,673 miles

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

both front flexible brake hoses splitting, recommend replacement

engine oil looks dirty

Pass 21 Dec 2006 149,162 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 133,959 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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S72 BVC is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S72 BVC, 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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S72 BVC is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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