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V886 LUB

1999 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

234,225 mi
Last recorded234,225 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV886 LUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 234,225 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 234,225 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 227,775 miles

o/s upper front,n/s upper front rear arms slight play in ball joints

Pass 23 Jul 2014 216,957 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 198,543 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2013 198,479 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 185,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 167,517 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 149,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Aug 2010 149,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 132,364 miles

o/s/rear brake binding -slight-

Pass 1 Aug 2008 121,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 111,020 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 111,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 96,116 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

rear discs slighty pitted

rear pads near legal limits

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 LUB is a 1999 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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