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V871 EVR

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

156,709 mi
Last recorded156,709 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 EVR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 156,709 miles

2 bulbs inop centre stop light

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & BADLY WORN INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 152,220 miles

catalytic converter to centre exhaust joint slight leak

high level stoplamp bulbs partially not working

n/s/f tyre bald shoulders/punctured

o/s & n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes wear

o/s & n/s rear axle bushes wear

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slight play

oil leaks

Fail 19 Aug 2014 152,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

catalytic converter to centre exhaust joint slight leak

high level stoplamp bulbs partially not working

n/s/f tyre bald shoulders/punctured

o/s & n/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes wear

o/s & n/s rear axle bushes wear

o/s & n/s rear wheel bearings slight play

oil leaks

Pass 7 Aug 2013 148,886 miles

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

center brake light 50percent working

slight damage to fuel cap

Fail 31 Jul 2013 148,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

center brake light 50percent working

slight damage to fuel cap

Pass 1 Aug 2012 145,491 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 145,463 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (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.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 138,101 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 138,101 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 138,090 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

minor cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2010 133,176 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 133,176 miles

Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2009 127,559 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 127,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 123,009 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 123,003 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 31 May 2007 116,071 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2006 111,258 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 111,258 miles

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

Rear 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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V871 EVR is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 V871 EVR, 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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V871 EVR is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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