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V966 RWL

1999 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

176,408 mi
Last recorded176,408 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 176,408 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 176,408 miles

Nearside Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended front arm inner bush front (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 163,195 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 154,858 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 154,858 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 147,082 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2013 147,082 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 138,200 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2012 138,200 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 129,989 miles

Nearside Front 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 22 Sep 2010 121,457 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 121,457 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 112,645 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 112,645 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 101,950 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 92,668 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 92,668 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 83,069 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 83,069 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 74,536 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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V966 RWL is a 1999 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RWL, 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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V966 RWL is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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