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V887 FCY

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,871 mi
Last recorded139,871 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 FCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 139,871 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust complete system excessive corrosion

exhaust front flexi patched up but not leaking at the time of test

front sub frame has excessive surface corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2019 139,869 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting has an unsafe modification securing bolt snapped (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust complete system excessive corrosion

exhaust front flexi patched up but not leaking at the time of test

front sub frame has excessive surface corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2018 133,173 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrossion on front subframe

n/s front tyre close to limit

Fail 26 Nov 2018 133,173 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both o/s front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrossion on front subframe

n/s front tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Dec 2017 127,706 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres close to limit

front number plate cracked

o/s rear brake pads low

Fail 4 Dec 2017 127,706 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres close to limit

front number plate cracked

o/s rear brake pads low

Pass 5 Dec 2016 122,042 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 121,925 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 116,151 miles

corrossion on front brake discs

front anti roll bar link bushes starting to split

Pass 16 Dec 2014 110,104 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 110,104 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,882 miles

n/s rear tyre getting close to limit

Fail 19 Dec 2013 103,882 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s rear tyre getting close to limit

Pass 3 Dec 2012 96,001 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 95,694 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Dec 2011 83,515 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 79,020 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 72,893 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,138 miles

NSR wheel bearing slightly out of adjustment.

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)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 66,138 miles

NSR wheel bearing slightly out of adjustment.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 59,015 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 51,690 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 51,690 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 43,858 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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V887 FCY is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V887 FCY, 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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V887 FCY is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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