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V970 SRP

1999 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

196,594 mi
Last recorded196,594 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV970 SRP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 196,594 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 196,594 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 9 May 2012 173,530 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 163,544 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 163,544 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 146,176 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 146,176 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 133,455 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 133,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2007 122,258 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON!

ENGINE UNDERTRAY DAMAGED & INSECURE

OFFSIDE OUTER C.V.GAITER WEEPING GREASE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

Fail 25 Oct 2007 122,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT ON!

ENGINE UNDERTRAY DAMAGED & INSECURE

OFFSIDE OUTER C.V.GAITER WEEPING GREASE

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SLIGHTLY SCUFFED & DAMAGED

REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Pass 11 Nov 2006 111,105 miles

ENGINE UNDERSHILD DAMAGED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN OFFSIDE FRONT TOP WISHBONE BALL JOINTS

Fail 10 Nov 2006 111,103 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

ENGINE UNDERSHILD DAMAGED

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 2 Dec 2005 98,970 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 98,970 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED N/S/R TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL SCUFFED & DAMAGED N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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 SRP is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V970 SRP, 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 V970 SRP registered?

V970 SRP is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 4 September 1999.

Is V970 SRP safe to buy?

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