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V883 DYJ

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

198,368 mi
Last recorded198,368 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 DYJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2013 198,368 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Both rear brake discs in poor conidition

Both rear service brake performance slightly uneven

Centre exhaust heat shell is touching to exhaust and is rattle

Coolant level is low

Covers impede parts of the inspection

Had a play on both front (forward) lower suspension arm ball joints

N/S/F top (both) lower suspension arm rubber bushes slightly seperated

N/S/R tyre worn low and both edges

O/S/F top (forward) suspension arm slightly seperated

O/S/R tyre slightly worn

Oil weeping

Slight play on N/S/R wheel bearing

Very slight play on steering system

Pass 20 Oct 2012 184,911 miles

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Both rear service brakes performance slightly uneven

Both wiper blades split slightly

Coolant level is low

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight play both front lower suspension arm front ball joint

Slight play on O/S/F track rod end ball joint

Slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Some parts of N/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2012 184,911 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Both rear brake discs in poor condition

Both rear service brakes performance slightly uneven

Both wiper blades split slightly

Coolant level is low

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight play both front lower suspension arm front ball joint

Slight play on O/S/F track rod end ball joint

Slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Some parts of N/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2011 164,785 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension lower rear track control arm inner bush developing play.

Nearside front suspension top wishbones inner bushes starting to de-bond.

Offside front suspension lower rear track control arm rear bush developing play.

Offside front suspension top wishbone inner bush starting to de-bond.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower front ball joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower front ball joint.

Fail 24 Oct 2011 164,781 miles

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside front suspension lower rear track control arm inner bush developing play.

Nearside front suspension top wishbones inner bushes starting to de-bond.

Offside front suspension lower rear track control arm rear bush developing play.

Offside front suspension top wishbone inner bush starting to de-bond.

Rear number plate discolouring.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower front ball joint.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower front ball joint.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 145,478 miles

Both rear tyres worn low

O/S/F brake hose slight perished

Slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Oct 2010 145,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

* Storng Advisory * N/S/F brake disc is pitted

Both rear tyres worn low

Lambda is on limit

O/S/F brake disc is rusty

O/S/F brake hose slight perished

Slight play on both rear wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2009 127,573 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

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

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

Offside front and nearside front anti roll bar link bushes perishing.

Offside front and nearside front brake discs worn and pitted. Advise replacement.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower front ball joints.

Fail 17 Oct 2009 127,873 miles

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

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

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

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

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

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

Offside front and nearside front anti roll bar link bushes perishing.

Offside front and nearside front brake discs worn and pitted. Advise replacement.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower front ball joints.

Pass 11 Nov 2008 108,370 miles

N/S/R brake discs slight burn and rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2008 106,575 miles

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

N/S/F lower arm ball joint slight play

N/S/R brake disc started to rusty

Rear exhaust system just touching to the vehicle

Slight cut on N/S/F tyre outer sidewall

Slight stone chip to windscreen

Pass 24 Oct 2007 90,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 86,696 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2005 82,744 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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V883 DYJ is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V883 DYJ, 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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V883 DYJ is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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