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V883 JDU

1999 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

170,393 mi
Last recorded170,393 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV883 JDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2018 170,393 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened pipe cut soldered / crimped (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened pipe cut soldered / crimped (3.6.A.3) DANGEROUS

body damaged

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 150,621 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2015 146,073 miles

BRAKE W/L IS ON,BRAKES OK.

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 132,712 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 132,712 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 120,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2013 120,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 111,894 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 111,869 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

both rear hubs have play

multipule chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,808 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 108,803 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 104,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 100,079 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 100,079 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 97,496 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,262 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 82,189 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 82,189 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2005 166,721 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 166,721 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 JDU is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 JDU, 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 JDU is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 21 December 1999.

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