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W157 KFW

2000 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

137,876 mi
Last recorded137,876 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 KFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 137,876 miles

Offside Front fog light broken

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brake discs worn and thin

Fail 27 Aug 2025 137,852 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55r16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog light broken

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs in poor condition

fuel tank straps corroded

rear brake discs worn and thin

Pass 30 Aug 2024 134,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning third brake lights some bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lenses is cracked and holed

Fail 30 Aug 2024 134,403 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning third brake lights some bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog light lenses is cracked and holed

Pass 18 Aug 2023 131,378 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse light in/op 2000 vehicle

Fail 18 Aug 2023 131,361 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides tyres close to limit and badly worn on edges VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT 205/55R16 91V 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

reverse light in/op 2000 vehicle

Pass 24 Aug 2022 123,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 123,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 117,026 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight corrosion evident on under body

Fail 7 Aug 2021 117,025 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 115,947 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 115,947 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm 205 /55/ZR16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior slightly deterioated (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 95,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm 205 /55/ZR16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged interior slightly deterioated (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 77,191 miles

Front Tyres slightly worn on inner edges

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2018 77,186 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyres slightly worn on inner edges

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 57,520 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 57,520 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking and out of shape

Pass 30 Mar 2016 32,759 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 32,308 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 30,550 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 30,033 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 29,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,473 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 27,162 miles

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

cam belt due 'in years'

Pass 20 Feb 2009 26,103 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,214 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 213,866 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 18,233 miles

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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W157 KFW is a 2000 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 W157 KFW, 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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W157 KFW is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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