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V873 HLE

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,227 mi
Last recorded154,227 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV873 HLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 154,227 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 26 Jan 2012 154,171 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 144,707 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 139,179 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 132,128 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing low on outer edge

chips to windscreen

engine undertray fitted

oil leaks

surface cracks to N/S/R tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2007 127,875 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 127,836 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 122,332 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 108,503 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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V873 HLE is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V873 HLE, 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 V873 HLE registered?

V873 HLE is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 11 December 1999.

Is V873 HLE safe to buy?

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