CarVerify

Free Car Check

V556 DFT

1999 Audi QUATTRO

Silver Petrol 1800cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

174,785 mi
Last recorded174,785 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi QUATTRO122,190 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV556 DFT
MakeAudi
ModelQUATTRO
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 174,785 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 168,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 168,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 163,918 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 163,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 160,556 miles

air bag light on

n/s front tyre scrubbed

o/sw front, rear arm bush worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 160,556 miles

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

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

air bag light on

n/s front tyre scrubbed

o/sw front, rear arm bush worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2012 156,912 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 152,874 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 152,874 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 149,172 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 149,172 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 144,446 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 144,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 134,615 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit

front anti roll bar link bar bushes slightly worn both sides

water damage front and rear plates

Fail 21 Dec 2007 134,615 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

both front tyres close to limit

front anti roll bar link bar bushes slightly worn both sides

water damage front and rear plates

Pass 29 Dec 2006 119,250 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

nearside front trackrod end bush worn

offside front trackrod end bush worn

Pass 16 Dec 2005 102,449 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 102,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Audi QUATTRO?

Based on 20,748 MOT tests across 2,144 vehicles.

75.5%
Pass Rate
919
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
2,144
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 471
position lamp(s) not working 471
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 444
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 416
Headlamp aim too low 389
Full Audi QUATTRO reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V556 DFT is a 1999 Audi QUATTRO in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1999 Audi QUATTRO models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.3% with a typical mileage of 122,190 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 QUATTRO fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 471 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V556 DFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi QUATTRO typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 27 years old, this Audi QUATTRO is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V556 DFT?

You can check the full history of V556 DFT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V556 DFT registered?

V556 DFT is a 1999 Audi QUATTRO, first registered on 8 December 1999.

Is V556 DFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V556 DFT shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V556 DFT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V556 DFT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.