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W197 EWL

2000 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,968 mi
Last recorded129,968 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 EWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 129,968 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2015 129,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 124,829 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 124,805 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 122,217 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 118,282 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,491 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 113,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,043 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 95,569 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 83,537 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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W197 EWL is a 2000 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W197 EWL, 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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W197 EWL is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W197 EWL safe to buy?

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