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V869 TAV

1999 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,895 mi
Last recorded113,895 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV869 TAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,895 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e m l on

Fail 1 Oct 2014 113,895 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

e m l on

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,363 miles

u s a head light fitted patten incorect but will not dazzle

Fail 11 Oct 2013 104,363 miles

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

u s a head light fitted patten incorect but will not dazzle

r/ h/ f tyre iow and bald on edge

Pass 13 Oct 2012 93,449 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 93,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 84,812 miles

airbag light and engine light on

Fail 26 Oct 2011 84,638 miles

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

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

airbag light on check engine light on

Pass 26 Oct 2010 75,416 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,019 miles

all tyres cracking on side walls

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 23 Oct 2008 60,300 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 60,283 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 54,326 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 54,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 49,507 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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V869 TAV is a 1999 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V869 TAV, 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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V869 TAV is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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