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V208 LYA

2000 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,235 mi
Last recorded95,235 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV208 LYA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 95,235 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 88,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Fail 15 Dec 2015 88,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lower front (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 17 Dec 2014 84,407 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 82,740 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 78,034 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 78,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 73,247 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 73,246 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/f inner door handle sticking

Pass 16 Dec 2010 67,228 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 61,834 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 61,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,492 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 50,437 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 50,437 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 43,792 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 39,741 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V208 LYA is a 2000 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V208 LYA, 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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V208 LYA is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 2000.

Is V208 LYA safe to buy?

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