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V917 JBH

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

227,037 mi
Last recorded227,037 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV917 JBH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 227,037 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 224,416 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 221,830 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 218,463 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 215,702 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 213,508 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 203,372 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 185,545 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 185,533 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 169,751 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 169,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195.65.15 (4.1.E.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 158,970 miles

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 24 Jun 2015 154,726 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 154,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 151,431 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 151,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 146,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear wheels

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jul 2013 146,230 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear wheels

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 140,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 140,962 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 130,141 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 130,141 miles

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

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

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

center exhaust box outerskin peeling

Pass 12 Oct 2010 122,803 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 113,962 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 113,962 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 102,732 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 93,636 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2005 74,493 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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V917 JBH is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 V917 JBH, 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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V917 JBH is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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