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W157 TBC

2000 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

159,075 mi
Last recorded159,075 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 TBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 159,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2017 145,191 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)

Fail 25 May 2017 145,191 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2017 145,059 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak at front (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated and slight play (2.6.1)

Exhaust catalyst-to- center pipe join leaking slightly

Offside rear wheel bearing starting to whine

Pass 6 May 2016 128,398 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play starting to feel slightly rough (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 128,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play starting to feel slightly rough (2.6.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 112,034 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 112,010 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 8 May 2014 96,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 96,955 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 96,926 miles

both front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

n/s/f track rod end gaitor worn.

n/s/r brake disc corroded/pited.

slight blow front exhaust flexi pipe.

slight free play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Fail 13 Nov 2012 96,921 miles

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

both front brake flexi pipes starting to perish.

n/s/f track rod end gaitor worn.

n/s/r brake disc corroded/pited.

slight blow front exhaust flexi pipe.

slight free play in o/s/r wheel bearing.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 82,778 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 75,443 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 60,798 miles

front brake pads worn

Pass 2 Apr 2008 49,745 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 49,745 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,836 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 36,834 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,175 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 TBC is a 2000 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W157 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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W157 TBC is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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