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V96 FBD

1999 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,868 mi
Last recorded114,868 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV96 FBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2012 114,868 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 114,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

deep cut in n/s/r tyre

will not rev above 2000rpm

Pass 28 Nov 2011 111,187 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 111,187 miles

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

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

corroded lip on front discs

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

water leak rear of engin

will not rev up

Pass 30 Nov 2010 105,728 miles

air bag lamp on

both front tyres worn on edges & 3mm

engine not revving freely

exhaust centre silencer corroded

exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

fluctuation to nearside front brake

nearside front drop link gaitors split

nearside front outer c.v.gaitor heavily perished

nearside rear tyre worn on edges & 2mm

non standard wheels & tyres fitted

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 29 Nov 2010 105,728 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

air bag lamp on

both front tyres worn on edges & 3mm

engine not revving freely

exhaust centre silencer corroded

exhaust front flexi joint in poor condition

fluctuation to nearside front brake

nearside front drop link gaitors split

nearside front outer c.v.gaitor heavily perished

nearside rear tyre worn on edges & 2mm

non standard wheels & tyres fitted

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 Nov 2009 92,458 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 82,102 miles

all tyres worn low 235-45-17

Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,973 miles

Front No plate damaged.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2006 73,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 70,419 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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V96 FBD is a 1999 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V96 FBD, 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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V96 FBD is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 10 December 1999.

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