1999 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · T438 CGB
1999 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 20 Jul 1999. Recorded mileage 157,021 miles. MOT expired on 11 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,021 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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T438 CGB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2023
- 157,021 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T438 CGB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Audi A4 (T438 CGB) between December 2021 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
T438 CGB Mileage History
- 31/12/2021147,916 mi
- 13/07/2023157,021 mi+9,105 mi
- 13/07/2023157,021 mi
Average of roughly 5,948 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A4 Mk1 (B5)
Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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