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W157 UAB

2000 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,300 mi
Last recorded183,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 UAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 183,300 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 174,096 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

nearside track rod end ball joint cover insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2009 162,519 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside track rod end rubber gaiter split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jun 2009 162,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside track rod end rubber gaiter split

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 155,524 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2008 155,524 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 147,589 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet strut inoperative

front & rear number plates deteriorating

slight play detected in offside rear suspension

Pass 24 Mar 2006 136,388 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 136,388 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Front 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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W157 UAB is a 2000 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W157 UAB, 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 UAB is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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