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V881 FCY

1999 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,945 mi
Last recorded94,945 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV881 FCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 94,945 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 88,464 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 88,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 85,781 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side track rod end rubber gaiter split.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 85,771 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side track rod end rubber gaiter split.

Pass 12 Oct 2010 80,639 miles

child seat in nearside front and rear

slight play in rear wheel bearings

Pass 26 Sep 2009 70,152 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 70,152 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 63,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Nov 2008 63,746 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front passengers door handle (from inside) has a slight fault

offside front drivers door handle (from inside) has a slight fault

Pass 3 Nov 2007 56,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 50,285 miles

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

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

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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V881 FCY is a 1999 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V881 FCY, 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 V881 FCY registered?

V881 FCY is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V881 FCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V881 FCY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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