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V886 HBO

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 HBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2011
Fail 27 Oct 2011 134,930 miles

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

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

both sides front flexible brake hoses heavily perished not severe enough to expose reinforcement

Fail 14 Jul 2011 131,808 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 9 Oct 2010 128,388 miles

both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated, more so the nearside

engine sounds rattly

slight judder from front brakes

temporary feul cap fitted, the seal is slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Oct 2010 128,388 miles

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

both front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated, more so the nearside

engine sounds rattly

slight judder from front brakes

temporary feul cap fitted, the seal is slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2009 125,062 miles

both front tyres are wearing on the edges

fuel cap seal perished

grease around offside cv boot but split could be found

nearside rear tyre is quite close to the legal limit

rattle noise from engine area

slight play/knock from nearside track rod end

Pass 18 Oct 2008 120,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 117,516 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 114,332 miles

front brake discs + pads very thin

front outer c.v boots heavily perished

n/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 31 Oct 2005 108,299 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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V886 HBO is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V886 HBO, 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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V886 HBO is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 8 October 1999.

Is V886 HBO safe to buy?

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