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V973 DLC

1999 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,489 mi
Last recorded86,489 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV973 DLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,489 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 56,122 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.55 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

O/S/F OUTER C V BOOT SMALL HOLE

Pass 13 Nov 2020 55,638 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 55,122 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer gaiter has slight damage, but ingress of dirt is not current

Pass 10 May 2018 54,712 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 54,427 miles

Nearside rear Tyre has a tear caused by the separation of it's structure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2017 54,427 miles

Nearside rear Tyre has a tear caused by the separation of it's structure

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 May 2016 54,054 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 53,350 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 53,350 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 52,841 miles

Front center rear view mirror slightly obscured.(deterioating)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 52,841 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Front center rear view mirror slightly obscured.(deterioating)

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

Oil leak

Vaccum pipe on throttle housing split.

Pass 10 May 2013 52,082 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2013 52,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 51,413 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 51,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 50,342 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 50,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2010 48,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear n/plate slightly deterioating

Pass 14 May 2009 47,630 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2009 47,630 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs lipped

Offside rear tyre out of shape

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 46,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2008 46,269 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2007 43,376 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2007 43,376 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 39,231 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V973 DLC is a 1999 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V973 DLC, 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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V973 DLC is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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