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V996 ETC

1999 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,012 mi
Last recorded201,012 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV996 ETC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 201,012 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wear n/s/f front lower and upper ball joint wear

Fail 4 Apr 2011 201,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wear n/s/f front lower and upper ball joint wear

Pass 28 May 2010 187,930 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm just legal

Pass 26 May 2009 170,229 miles

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

flutuation on front brake pipes

noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2008 155,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 152,396 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 152,396 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 134,907 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 132,872 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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V996 ETC is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V996 ETC, 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 V996 ETC registered?

V996 ETC is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 16 October 1999.

Is V996 ETC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V996 ETC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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