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V893 DRU

1999 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

182,188 mi
Last recorded182,188 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV893 DRU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 182,188 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak

drivers door trim hanging off

Pass 8 Nov 2011 173,161 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all pads 1/2 worn

Fail 8 Nov 2011 173,161 miles

all pads 1/2 worn

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 163,909 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 163,909 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 151,691 miles

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

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 10 Nov 2009 151,691 miles

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

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

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

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 14 Nov 2008 140,527 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 140,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 130,429 miles

chips in windscreen

dust cover on o/s track rod end worn

engine oil leaks

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs lipped and worn

full engine under tray fitted

o/s outer cv boot badly perished

Fail 16 Nov 2007 130,429 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in windscreen

dust cover on o/s track rod end worn

engine oil leaks

exhaust in poor condition

front brake discs lipped and worn

full engine under tray fitted

o/s outer cv boot badly perished

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 10 Nov 2006 121,547 miles

Rear number plate discoloured, Slight play offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 10 Nov 2006 121,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate discoloured, Slight play offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 112,354 miles

rear brake discs in poor service condition.

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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V893 DRU is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V893 DRU, 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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V893 DRU is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 12 November 1999.

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