1999 Audi A4 2.7L Petrol · T164 BFE
1999 Audi A4 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 05 May 1999. Recorded mileage 162,906 miles. MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- AUDI A4
- Year / Origin
- 1999
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.7L
- 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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T164 BFE Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/03/2022
- 162,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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T164 BFE MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1999 Audi A4 (T164 BFE) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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