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W157 WAD

2000 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

144,995 mi
Last recorded144,995 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 WAD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 144,995 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 143,141 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 140,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 136,823 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 136,813 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 133,174 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,605 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive UNDER CAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR BREAKN DISCS CORRODED

Pass 25 Nov 2019 126,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2018 121,805 miles

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2017 117,583 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 113,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust corrodded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 110,526 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both front (2.4.G.2)

exhauset corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 104,452 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded and pitted

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 99,265 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded and rusted

front washers show intermittent fault

o/s/r lamp cracked and repaired

Fail 24 May 2013 99,192 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 97,832 miles

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

front discs pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2011 95,565 miles

rear+front discs pitted

Fail 10 Mar 2011 95,554 miles

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

rear+front discs pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2009 93,657 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 91,518 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 82,985 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2007

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2006 77,071 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 77,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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 WAD is a 2000 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WAD, 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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What year was W157 WAD registered?

W157 WAD is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W157 WAD safe to buy?

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