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V887 DYC

1999 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

241,045 mi
Last recorded241,045 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 DYC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 241,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tie rod (drumstick) has play at the inner attachment

Fail 16 Jun 2020 241,045 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tie rod (drumstick) has play at the inner attachment

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 236,121 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front steering arm (drumstick) has slight play at the inner joint

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 230,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear NSR tyre has split in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 225,035 miles

All brake discs poor

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

Exhaust hangers poor

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

O/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear suspension arm bushes poor

Side wall poor on n/s rear tyre

Slight judder on front brakes

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in o/s front inner drumstick

Fail 11 Mar 2017 225,000 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

All brake discs poor

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to crack

Exhaust hangers poor

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

O/s rear tyre close to legal limit

Rear suspension arm bushes poor

Side wall poor on n/s rear tyre

Slight judder on front brakes

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Slight play in o/s front inner drumstick

Pass 19 Mar 2016 220,868 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Slight play in steering rack track rod arm ball joint

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2015 215,861 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play offside front tie bar

Pass 3 Mar 2015 215,861 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play offside front tie bar

Pass 28 Mar 2014 208,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 202,056 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 201,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear tyre distorted

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 193,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 May 2011 181,500 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

air bag light on dash

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 164,062 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 142,902 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 142,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 131,679 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 131,582 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 116,860 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 103,799 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 103,799 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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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V887 DYC is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V887 DYC, 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 V887 DYC registered?

V887 DYC is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 9 December 1999.

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