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W194 DAB

2000 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

158,428 mi
Last recorded158,428 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi S4114,279 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 158,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 156,001 miles

exhaust and mountings corroded-co just met minimum co%

parking and service brakes passed on limit-rear and front brakes slightly juddering

wishbone bushes perished

x2 front outter cv boots grease visible no hole present

Fail 7 Nov 2014 152,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc inner faces have corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2014 152,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake disc inner faces have corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2013 143,187 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 143,066 miles

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

nsr tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2012 134,941 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 125,198 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 114,943 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 114,943 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 106,218 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 106,217 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 100,590 miles

n/s/r underbody damaged

nearside front and offside rear tyres have side wall damge not to cords

Fail 6 Oct 2008 100,582 miles

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

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

n/s/r underbody damaged

nearside front and offside rear tyres have side wall damge not to cords

Pass 9 Jul 2007 82,540 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 74,125 miles

o/s track rod end boot split but no play in joint

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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W194 DAB is a 2000 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2000 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 114,279 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 S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W194 DAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W194 DAB is a 2000 Audi S4, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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