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V962 ETC

1999 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,030 mi
Last recorded201,030 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV962 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 201,030 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 201,030 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 187,629 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 187,618 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 177,903 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2010 177,896 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 167,008 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 166,877 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 154,668 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 154,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 141,962 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 130,002 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 130,002 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 122,763 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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V962 ETC is a 1999 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V962 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.

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What year was V962 ETC registered?

V962 ETC is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 6 November 1999.

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