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V970 FPA

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,360 mi
Last recorded116,360 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 FPA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 116,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 116,360 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 115,189 miles

catalytic converter sluggish too lite

n/s/f wing and bumper damage

o/s/r slight bind and stiff to turn by hand

service light on

Pass 20 May 2016 112,760 miles

Knock and play in steering

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 17 May 2016 112,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished to the point tyre is split in multiple places, can't perform brake test due dangerous tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Dipstick tube snapped and fallen off

Knock and play in steering

Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Jun 2014 111,134 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dipstick broken

front brake discs rusty and pitted

front reg plate starting to fade

n/s/r bearing has slight play

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

o/s/r tyre worn low

oil leaks

rear exhaust box rattle

rear reg plate starting to fade

Fail 7 Jun 2014 111,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dipstick broken

exhaust baffles p[ossibly broken in cat

front brake discs rusty and pitted

front reg plate starting to fade

n/s/r bearing has slight play

n/s/r tyre starting to wear low

o/s/r tyre worn low

oil leaks

rear reg plate starting to fade

Pass 22 Jun 2012 110,880 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 110,872 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,628 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 110,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside 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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 99,294 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 12 Dec 2007 71,941 miles

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 1 Dec 2007 71,424 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 58,312 miles

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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V970 FPA is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 V970 FPA, 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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V970 FPA is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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