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W143 RVA

2000 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

170,372 mi
Last recorded170,372 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 RVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 170,372 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 2 Jul 2015 163,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 163,701 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 152,707 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 152,634 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 142,569 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 142,546 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 134,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 126,387 miles

both front antirollbar 'c' link rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement yet

Fail 3 May 2011 126,374 miles

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

both front antirollbar 'c' link rubber bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement yet

Pass 17 Apr 2010 117,000 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 11,687 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 May 2009 11,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 110,019 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 110,019 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 102,873 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 102,873 miles

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

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

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 RVA is a 2000 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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