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V980 GEW

1999 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

256,455 mi
Last recorded256,455 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV980 GEW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 256,455 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 256,451 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 247,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Sep 2010 247,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 223,980 miles

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

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

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 23 Aug 2008 198,891 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2008 198,625 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 177,482 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 177,482 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2006 154,613 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 154,613 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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V980 GEW is a 1999 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V980 GEW, 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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V980 GEW is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V980 GEW safe to buy?

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