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W172 JGV

2000 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,133 mi
Last recorded196,133 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW172 JGV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 196,133 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on rear discs

cv boots perished

front brake pads low

rear coil springs corrded

wear in both front lower suspension arms

wear in both front offside top arms

Pass 15 Aug 2011 184,876 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2011 184,876 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 155,492 miles

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 9 Sep 2010 155,492 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 18 Aug 2009 128,278 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 128,276 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 120,461 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise new rear discs next pad change

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 12 Feb 2008 111,053 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 97,457 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 97,394 miles

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

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 24 Feb 2006 85,433 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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W172 JGV is a 2000 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W172 JGV, 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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W172 JGV is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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