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W132 RCU

2000 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

116,216 mi
Last recorded116,216 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW132 RCU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 116,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has had temporary repair done (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 116,120 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow paint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has had tempory repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded but fuel tank still secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 116,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn marked with yellow paint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has had tempory repair (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank strap corroded but fuel tank still secure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 108,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 108,858 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated exposing cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 101,171 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Jan 2023 101,171 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 97,915 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 97,897 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 89,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 89,037 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 86,735 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 76,305 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 71,557 miles

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

diff oil leak

offside sill kit lose

Fail 1 Mar 2013 71,557 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

diff oil leak

offside sill kit lose

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,611 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 68,611 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs pitted

nearside wiper blade poor

trackshin control light on

Pass 3 Feb 2011 65,215 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 62,902 miles

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

offside body kit insecure

Fail 2 Feb 2010 62,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside body kit insecure

Pass 26 Jan 2009 54,178 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 48,561 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 48,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front brake discs heavily rusted

rear brake discs heavily rusted

Pass 11 Jul 2007 46,680 miles

front discs rusty

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear discs rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2006 41,720 miles

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

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

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

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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W132 RCU is a 2000 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W132 RCU, 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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W132 RCU is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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