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V856 ECC

1999 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,597 mi
Last recorded214,597 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV856 ECC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 214,597 miles

n/s front brake slight bind

o/s front front upper suspension arm play evident

rear brake discs are corroded

rear coil spring heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2009 195,324 miles

both front tyres just on legal limit of 1.6mm. recommend imediate renewal

Pass 1 Sep 2008 179,934 miles

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2008 179,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear coil springs are heavily corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2007 157,124 miles

both front brake hoses are heavily cracked, but no cords are exposed

both rear tyres aproaching minimum wear indicators

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2006 143,276 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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V856 ECC is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V856 ECC, 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 V856 ECC registered?

V856 ECC is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V856 ECC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V856 ECC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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