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IDZ 4497

1999 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,037 mi
Last recorded159,037 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Audi A4123,081 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIDZ 4497
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 159,037 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cuts to tyres

off side sill damaged

oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 158,875 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

cuts to tyres

offside sill damage

Pass 17 Mar 2014 146,182 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 146,169 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 129,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 129,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 115,972 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 115,448 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 103,381 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,778 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 94,492 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 87,883 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 81,018 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 68,708 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 68,708 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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IDZ 4497 is a 1999 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 IDZ 4497, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was IDZ 4497 registered?

IDZ 4497 is a 1999 Audi A4, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is IDZ 4497 safe to buy?

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