1999 Audi A4 1.8L Petrol · B5 AUO
1999 Audi A4 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 156,269 miles. MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1999 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,269 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
B5 AUO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 156,269 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
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B5 AUO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Audi A4 (B5 AUO) between September 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 10 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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.
B5 AUO Mileage History
- 16/09/2022154,563 mi
- 14/09/2023154,907 mi+344 mi
- 12/11/2024155,587 mi+680 mi
- 21/10/2025156,269 mi+682 mi
Average of roughly 551 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Audi Audi A4 Mk1 (B5)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Plenum Chamber Battery Drain Rubber Grommet Blockage & Brake Servo FloodingSerious
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