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W162 FES

2000 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

138,741 mi
Last recorded138,741 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi S4114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 FES
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 138,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres fitted inside out

Fail 9 Oct 2024 138,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear tyres fitted inside out

Fail 23 May 2024 138,609 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Emmissions near max. limit [sports kats. fitted]

N/S & O/S REAR TYRES FITTED INSIDE OUT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LINK ROD (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear subframes & rear suspension arms slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES APPROX. 3.0MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2023 136,112 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel tank support straps corroded

Pass 11 May 2022 134,605 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 133,749 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2021 133,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion

Pass 22 May 2020 132,719 miles

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 19 May 2020 132,714 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Feb 2017 131,134 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 128,929 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,104 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 126,104 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 124,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch bearing noisy

Fail 24 Jan 2014 124,442 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

clutch bearing noisy

Pass 9 Feb 2013 120,592 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 112,892 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 112,882 miles

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

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from rear diff/os driveshaft area

Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 101,740 miles

airbag light on

Fail 11 Feb 2010 101,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

airbag light on

Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,615 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 94,615 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,629 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 74,533 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 64,649 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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W162 FES is a 2000 Audi S4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2000 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W162 FES, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W162 FES is a 2000 Audi S4, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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