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V386 EFT

2000 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

223,795 mi
Last recorded223,795 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 EFT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2018 223,795 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 216,836 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

small lump in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 6 Nov 2017 216,832 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mounting broken

small lump in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2016 208,407 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

small bulge in sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2015 199,761 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2014 192,727 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 185,913 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Nov 2012 178,967 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 176,816 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 158,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 144,271 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 120,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 98,339 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 86,572 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 86,572 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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V386 EFT is a 2000 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V386 EFT, 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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V386 EFT is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 11 January 2000.

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