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W194 DTW

2000 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,983 mi
Last recorded227,983 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 DTW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 227,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers under tray all round .

Fail 4 May 2018 227,983 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak offside rear (2.7.3)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Nearside front upper rear bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded offside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 227,882 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corrdoed

oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2016 220,176 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 220,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2015 214,635 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 214,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 204,531 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 204,531 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 194,317 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 194,317 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 183,227 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 183,227 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 173,215 miles

front flexys perished

Fail 15 Oct 2011 173,118 miles

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

front flexys perished

Pass 20 Sep 2010 163,192 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 163,077 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2009 150,955 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 141,262 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 126,291 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 107,197 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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W194 DTW is a 2000 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W194 DTW, 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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W194 DTW is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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