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W143 ECS

2000 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,981 mi
Last recorded128,981 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 ECS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 128,981 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight water loss/header tank above max line

Fail 7 Jan 2016 128,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 126,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 126,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2014 126,539 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 121,788 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 121,639 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

nearside front and offside rear door trims insecure

oil around engine

oil around rear diff.

road test carried out for brakes

Pass 24 Nov 2012 114,803 miles

tested wet

Pass 26 Nov 2011 109,059 miles

front brake hoses perished.

o/s/f c.v boot perished.

unable to chec brake pads fully.

Fail 19 Nov 2011 108,877 miles

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

front brake hoses perished.

o/s/f c.v boot perished.

unable to chec brake pads fully.

Pass 27 Nov 2010 101,848 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2008 87,926 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 80,712 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 70,948 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)

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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W143 ECS is a 2000 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol 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 W143 ECS, 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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W143 ECS is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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