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W171 RBN

2000 Audi A4

Yellow Lpg 4172cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

242,798 mi
Last recorded242,798 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW171 RBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeLpg
Engine4,172cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 242,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 233,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 222,990 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 212,683 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 200,094 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 182,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Dec 2014 166,541 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 156,736 miles

Both front lower forward arm bushes deteriorating

Both front upper arm bushes deteriorating

Front exhaust down pipe flexi joint in slight poor condition

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Stone chip in windscreen

Various oil leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2012 148,215 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

STRONG ADVISE- rear brake discs in poor condition

both front lower suspension rear arm bushes slightly worn

both front out cv gaiters slightly deteriorated

both rear suspension arm upper bushes slightly deteriorated

cat internals slightly deteriorated and cat slow to work

dip stick broken

exhaust manifold cracked

front brake discs slightly worn and lipped

fuel filter in poor condition

slight coolant leak from turbo

slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2011 138,375 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE- rear brake discs in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

front exhaust flexy joint slightly deteriorated

hand brake has slightly long travel

slight play in nearside and offside both front upper suspension arm ball joints

Pass 6 Dec 2010 129,287 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 115,050 miles

o/s/r tyre slight damage

slight corrosion n/s door shut

slight corrosion on tailgate

Fail 21 Aug 2009 115,033 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre slight damage

slight corrosion n/s door shut

slight corrosion on tailgate

Pass 28 Jul 2008 106,310 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,353 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 94,289 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 13 Jan 2007 88,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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W171 RBN is a 2000 Audi A4 in Yellow with a 4,172cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W171 RBN, 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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W171 RBN is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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