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W161 WBT

2000 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

243,159 mi
Last recorded243,159 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 WBT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 243,159 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 233,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 233,115 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 221,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 209,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded [at both sides] (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 202,588 miles

Advise; All 3 fuel tank strap corroded.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [at both sides] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 186,637 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 184,251 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing low inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 184,104 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing low inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 174,193 miles

tow bar fitted no electrics fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2017 174,185 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way bind (3.7.C.2)

tow bar fitted no electrics fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 165,198 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 165,077 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 159,487 miles

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

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

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

small brake bind offside rear

tow bar fitted with no electrices

Pass 28 Mar 2014 153,760 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Are Corroded

Most Metal Brake Pipes Greased.

Nearside Outer Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 150,631 miles

Both Rear Brake Discs Are Corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2012 145,631 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 138,844 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 130,732 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 130,729 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 121,755 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 111,733 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 99,132 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Feb 2007 99,132 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 86,381 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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W161 WBT is a 2000 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 W161 WBT, 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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W161 WBT is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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