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W178 TVG

2000 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

143,241 mi
Last recorded143,241 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 TVG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 143,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

check engine light is on

Fail 6 Sep 2016 143,241 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

check engine light is on

Pass 5 Sep 2015 133,335 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake hoses slightly perished

rearbrake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 124,928 miles

AUX belt cracking.

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 120,778 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyre walls perished

n/s front tyre wall perished

Fail 7 Sep 2013 120,774 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyre walls perished

n/s front tyre wall perished

Pass 13 Nov 2012 118,156 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 112,197 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,416 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 85,265 miles

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

nearside front tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Pass 5 Nov 2008 79,181 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 79,181 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 72,540 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 72,540 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 64,718 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 64,632 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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W178 TVG is a 2000 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W178 TVG, 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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W178 TVG is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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