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W197 OJB

2000 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,196 mi
Last recorded176,196 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 OJB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 176,196 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 176,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear most top arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear most top arm bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front top arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 161,419 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 144,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 126,369 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 29 Jun 2012 110,647 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Front brake discs slightly pitted. 3. Rear brake discs slightly pitted. 4. Slight binding on offside rear brake.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,734 miles

1. Rear brake discs slightly pitted. 2. Front brake discs slightly pitted. 3. Front windscreen damaged.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 98,021 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r disc slightly worn and pitted

o/s/f tyre low on tread 3mm

o/s/r disc slightly worn and pitted

Fail 18 Jun 2010 97,827 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r disc slightly worn and pitted

o/s/f tyre low on tread 3mm

o/s/r disc slightly worn and pitted

Pass 22 Jun 2009 90,233 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 90,126 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 Jul 2008 82,595 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 82,595 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 74,608 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads 75% worn

Fail 21 Jun 2007 74,608 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake pads 75% worn

Pass 4 Jul 2006 67,501 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r tyre has cracked sidewall

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 OJB is a 2000 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OJB, 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 OJB registered?

W197 OJB is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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