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W138 JBW

2000 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,601 mi
Last recorded90,601 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 JBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,601 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 90,068 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 86,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 86,786 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2016 84,887 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,260 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 73,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 71,488 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 67,064 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 67,064 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,303 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 52,953 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 52,953 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 24 Sep 2007 48,264 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,264 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,289 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 35,126 miles

both front brake discs worn close to limit

both front flexy hoses starting to split

unable to fully check underbonnet;outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

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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W138 JBW is a 2000 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 W138 JBW, 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 W138 JBW registered?

W138 JBW is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 26 May 2000.

Is W138 JBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W138 JBW shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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