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W147 TBC

2000 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,883 mi
Last recorded153,883 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 TBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 May 2014 153,883 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Upper 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)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2014 153,748 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 149,390 miles

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Fail 20 May 2013 149,352 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 29 May 2012 146,769 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2012 146,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 142,898 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 142,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 May 2010 137,241 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 137,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 129,568 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 129,568 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 121,208 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 121,206 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 101,224 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 81,289 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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W147 TBC is a 2000 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W147 TBC, 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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W147 TBC is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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