1999 Audi A4 2.8L Petrol · JDS 230J
1999 Audi A4 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 171,312 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,312 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- 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.
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JDS 230J Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/11/2021
- 171,312 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
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JDS 230J MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Audi A4 (JDS 230J) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 November 2021 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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