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V918 EHT

1999 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

194,183 mi
Last recorded194,183 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV918 EHT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2015 194,183 miles

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2015 194,084 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 193,556 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside headlamp main beam bulb fitted incorrectly

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer system leaking

Pass 4 Nov 2013 182,712 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters twisted

Fail 31 Oct 2013 182,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside steering rack gaiters twisted

Pass 30 Oct 2012 170,607 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2012 170,599 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 157,712 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 157,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 144,377 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 144,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 128,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 110,692 miles

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

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 6 Oct 2007 98,342 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 98,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 92,972 miles

front and rear brake pads getting low

n/s o/s front brake hoses slightly perished

n/s o/s front outer cv gators slightly cracking

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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V918 EHT is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V918 EHT, 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 V918 EHT registered?

V918 EHT is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 1999.

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