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V172 DBN

2000 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

147,588 mi
Last recorded147,588 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV172 DBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2012 147,588 miles

Front & Rear discs are rusted

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 147,588 miles

Front & Rear discs are rusted

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 143,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 143,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 132,730 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 132,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 120,084 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 120,084 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 117,554 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 117,554 miles

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

slight oil leak,exhaust system rusty,front & rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 103,597 miles

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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V172 DBN is a 2000 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2000 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 114,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V172 DBN, 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 26 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V172 DBN registered?

V172 DBN is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2000.

Is V172 DBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V172 DBN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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