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W197 MKU

2000 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,745 mi
Last recorded162,745 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 MKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 162,745 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning light on

Fail 22 May 2012 162,745 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

air bag warning light on

Pass 23 May 2011 151,960 miles

Rear seatbelts not tested due to child seats being fitted

Fail 23 May 2011 151,960 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear seatbelts not tested due to child seats being fitted

Pass 25 May 2010 144,077 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 22 May 2010 144,056 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2009 134,223 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2008 125,913 miles

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm on edges of tread

Pass 17 May 2007 104,677 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 87,449 miles

drivers seat belt frayed slightly.front brake hoses starting to perish.slight play in rear wheel bearings.

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 MKU is a 2000 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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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What year was W197 MKU registered?

W197 MKU is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 29 March 2000.

Is W197 MKU safe to buy?

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