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V949 HLE

1999 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

247,486 mi
Last recorded247,486 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 HLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 247,486 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 247,417 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 225,640 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 221,991 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 215,883 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 206,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 196,936 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 189,006 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 181,188 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 173,823 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 168,601 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 159,444 miles

front brake inbalance close to legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2012 149,048 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 139,706 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 133,915 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 133,885 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 127,155 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 119,603 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 110,685 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 104,002 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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V949 HLE is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V949 HLE, 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 V949 HLE registered?

V949 HLE is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 17 December 1999.

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