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V87 HAR

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,169 mi
Last recorded112,169 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV87 HAR
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2011 112,169 miles

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

Cracking to both rear tyres

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate faded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Oil leak

Rattle from exhaust catalytic converter

Rear brake discs pitted and worn

Fail 13 Apr 2011 112,127 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all top wishbone bushes perished and split

catalytic convertor/exhaust systems rusty

nearside rear wheel damadged on outer rim

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads below half worn

Pass 16 Apr 2010 109,504 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 109,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

catalytic convertor and exhaust rear box baffles broken up

headlamps loose,offside headlamp missaligned

Fail 18 Nov 2009 11,630 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

windscreen as crack in zone b 35mm

Pass 22 Aug 2008 99,625 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 216,195 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 216,195 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

002 some w/screen damage outside swept area † †003 front suspension arms,inner bushes becoming worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 207,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s lower windscreen cracked across corner

Fail 21 Aug 2006 207,509 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s lower windscreen cracked across corner

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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V87 HAR is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V87 HAR, 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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V87 HAR is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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