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W178 WGC

2000 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,153 mi
Last recorded138,153 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 WGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 138,153 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 138,113 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,316 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 131,311 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2014 120,030 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 107,430 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 96,867 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 91,754 miles

Air bag lamp staying on

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 91,754 miles

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

Air bag lamp staying on

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 85,476 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 85,388 miles

Nearside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,957 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 78,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 73,163 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 67,469 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 5 Apr 2007 67,469 miles

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2006 61,343 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 61,343 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 WGC is a 2000 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W178 WGC, 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 WGC is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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