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V971 SBD

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,199 mi
Last recorded193,199 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV971 SBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 193,199 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight exhaust leak

Fail 18 Mar 2019 193,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

slight exhaust leak

Pass 19 Mar 2018 191,574 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 191,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 190,042 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2014 177,963 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 10 Oct 2013 167,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear of exhust slight blow(center section corroded)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 156,009 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 139,968 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 139,968 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 125,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jan 2010 125,637 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jan 2009 107,813 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 95,597 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 86,774 miles

both front discs pitted and worn

exhuast corroed

n/s/r wheel bearing as slight play

o/s/f interior door handel sticking

rear number plate poor

Fail 23 Nov 2006 86,686 miles

Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front disc brakes pitted and worn

exhaust corroded

o/s/f inner door handle sticking

rear number plate starting to deteriate

Pass 14 Nov 2005 81,579 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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V971 SBD is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V971 SBD, 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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V971 SBD is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 3 September 1999.

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