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W189 MKU

2000 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,598 mi
Last recorded180,598 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 MKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 180,598 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 166,840 miles

both front driveshaft gaitors are perishing

both front drop link bushes are perishing

Fail 16 Dec 2014 166,837 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front driveshaft gaitors are perishing

both front drop link bushes are perishing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 156,905 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 156,904 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 153,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 21 Sep 2012 153,777 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 24 Sep 2011 151,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness to nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2010 145,202 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 137,856 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 131,294 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 120,104 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 120,101 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

air bag light on

rear discs corrodded

Fail 2 Apr 2007 119,330 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 101,676 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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W189 MKU is a 2000 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W189 MKU, 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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W189 MKU is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 21 April 2000.

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