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V243 HHP

2000 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,585 mi
Last recorded165,585 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 HHP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 165,585 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 165,583 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both sides (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 161,781 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 161,781 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 157,201 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 157,201 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 149,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2013 149,117 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 140,225 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 140,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 133,808 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 125,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 121,097 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 114,233 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 108,688 miles

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

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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V243 HHP is a 2000 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V243 HHP, 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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V243 HHP is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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