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V966 DTE

1999 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

87,597 mi
Last recorded87,597 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV966 DTE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2011 87,597 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2010 82,544 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Fail 30 Oct 2010 82,358 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 76,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 76,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 70,224 miles

front number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 1 Sep 2008 70,224 miles

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

front number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 17 Aug 2007 64,346 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 64,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,595 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2005 49,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 49,203 miles

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

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

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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V966 DTE is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V966 DTE, 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 V966 DTE registered?

V966 DTE is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 25 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V966 DTE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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