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W146 WDL

2000 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,283 mi
Last recorded142,283 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW146 WDL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 142,283 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 133,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Aug 2016 133,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened braking surface area severely reduced and corroded (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 4 Aug 2015 121,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 22 Aug 2013 100,869 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 99,043 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 99,043 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 91,928 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 91,928 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 82,281 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 82,281 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 66,063 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 66,063 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear mudflap insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2008 54,238 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 52,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 45,168 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 45,168 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(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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W146 WDL is a 2000 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W146 WDL, 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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W146 WDL is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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