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V942 XVL

1999 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

167,797 mi
Last recorded167,797 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV942 XVL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 167,797 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 167,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 163,671 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 154,500 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 143,051 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 134,199 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 123,046 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 116,122 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 106,766 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 106,764 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 103,055 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 102,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 102,534 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brake discs very corroded

both rear brakes noisy in operation

coolent level low

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

nearside rear tyre worn very low on the inner tread area

power steering fluid below the minimum limit

Fail 31 Jan 2009 100,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 87,229 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 87,226 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside front tyre wearing inside

Pass 11 Dec 2006 77,016 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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V942 XVL is a 1999 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 V942 XVL, 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 V942 XVL registered?

V942 XVL is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V942 XVL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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