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W196 MBD

2000 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

65,770 mi
Last recorded65,770 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 MBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 65,770 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 65,770 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2018 61,132 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Fail 18 Apr 2018 61,028 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 24 Apr 2017 53,822 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 20 Apr 2016 45,955 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Pass 20 Apr 2015 41,314 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places off the underside

Fail 14 Apr 2015 41,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Reverse lights on constantly

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places off the underside

Pass 14 Mar 2014 40,353 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 39,442 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 38,460 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 38,003 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 37,012 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 35,388 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,038 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 27,887 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,161 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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W196 MBD is a 2000 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W196 MBD, 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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What year was W196 MBD registered?

W196 MBD is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W196 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W196 MBD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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