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V987 DVO

1999 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,315 mi
Last recorded147,315 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV987 DVO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 147,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

slight dampness on/around fuel filter area.

Fail 11 May 2016 147,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

slight dampness on/around fuel filter area.

Pass 24 May 2015 140,095 miles

1.corrosion on exhaust system. 2.corrosion on petrol tank support straps. 3.corrosion on front and rear sub frames. 4.corrosion on all brake discs.

Fail 24 May 2015 140,095 miles

1.corrosion on exhaust system. 2.corrosion on petrol tank support straps. 3.corrosion on front and rear sub frames. 4.corrosion on all brake discs.

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 May 2015 140,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 132,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 128,201 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 122,765 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 122,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 116,010 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 115,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 109,305 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 102,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 95,539 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 87,438 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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V987 DVO is a 1999 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V987 DVO, 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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V987 DVO is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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