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V89 ETC

1999 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

230,470 mi
Last recorded230,470 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV89 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 230,470 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 230,464 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 219,140 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 219,119 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r disc corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 210,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 17 Aug 2012 198,887 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 198,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 189,698 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 189,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 180,851 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 180,850 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 165,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 7 Sep 2009 165,815 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 153,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 153,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 143,744 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 133,238 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 119,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2005 119,604 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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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V89 ETC is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 V89 ETC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V89 ETC registered?

V89 ETC is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is V89 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V89 ETC shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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