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V859 DFH

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,873 mi
Last recorded154,873 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 DFH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 154,873 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 154,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 10 May 2019 154,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 1 Jun 2018 148,837 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 148,837 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 143,535 miles

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2017 143,530 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2016 137,594 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front tyres on limit

slight imbalance rear brakes

Pass 10 Jul 2015 132,761 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 129,444 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 129,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 122,342 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 122,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 116,530 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 116,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 115,789 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 114,932 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 113,834 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 112,908 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 112,908 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 112,102 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 110,878 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 109,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V859 DFH is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V859 DFH, 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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V859 DFH is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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