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W185 JBW

2000 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,924 mi
Last recorded147,924 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 JBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 147,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

rear discs badly corroded and worn and rear pads 4mm

reverse lamp inop

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Jan 2017 147,923 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front tyre tread 3mm

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

both rear coil springs corroded

oil leak

rear discs badly corroded and worn and rear pads 4mm

reverse lamp inop

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Dec 2015 138,156 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edges

rear brakes discs pitted

Fail 29 Dec 2015 138,156 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edges

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes discs pitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 126,223 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 120,265 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Nov 2012 112,368 miles

brake discs lipped

slight corrosion on coil springs

Pass 30 Aug 2011 110,942 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded

both n/s lower ball joint boots split

both rear brake discs corroded

oil leaks

Pass 23 Aug 2010 102,445 miles

pitting on front and rear discs

Pass 8 Sep 2009 99,943 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Sep 2008 91,614 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 91,614 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 82,638 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 72,957 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 72,957 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight water damage to rear number plate

Pass 8 Sep 2005 62,096 miles

advise chip in windscreen †advise n/s/r tyre on legal limit †advise o/s/r tyre worn 205/55/16 †advise rear axle/antiroll bar /plastic strap noisy-lubricated

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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W185 JBW is a 2000 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W185 JBW, 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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W185 JBW is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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