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V85 DCJ

1999 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,269 mi
Last recorded213,269 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 DCJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 213,269 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 204,482 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 197,653 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 195,574 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 189,623 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 175,145 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 170,028 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 166,699 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 166,682 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 161,750 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 161,744 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2012 156,878 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 151,780 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 151,603 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 144,270 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 134,972 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 125,273 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 115,551 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 105,300 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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V85 DCJ is a 1999 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V85 DCJ, 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 V85 DCJ registered?

V85 DCJ is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V85 DCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 DCJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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