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V997 UBD

1999 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,160 mi
Last recorded192,160 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV997 UBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 192,160 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 190,270 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 187,880 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 183,943 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 180,164 miles

Centre Rear Inner Exhaust casing correded

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 177,457 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 177,457 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 173,791 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 173,791 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 170,374 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly worn

Pass 4 Jan 2012 166,826 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 166,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer side wall worn

Pass 2 Dec 2010 161,798 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 156,671 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 156,671 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2008 148,237 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 148,237 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2007 142,532 miles

airbag appear on dashboard.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 140,547 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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V997 UBD is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V997 UBD, 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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V997 UBD is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 20 October 1999.

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