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W491 JBV

2000 Audi S4

Blue Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

204,995 mi
Last recorded204,995 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Audi S4114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW491 JBV
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 204,995 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 203,780 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 202,428 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 201,239 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 201,237 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 199,501 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Fail 18 Jun 2018 199,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases right hand downpipe flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 13 Jun 2017 197,171 miles

centre exhaust silencer heavily corroded

lift in os and ns front lower ball joints

offside exhaust downpipe flex section leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2016 194,733 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 194,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 194,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front strong advise tyre BADLY worn on edges

Nearside Front tyre damaged and BADLY worn on edges

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted / under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2015 184,650 miles

(centre joints) Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

Offside (outer) front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 27 Jun 2015 184,649 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 177,713 miles

slight damage to nearside outer cv gaiter - recommend replacement

Pass 30 Jun 2013 168,219 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 168,219 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 159,798 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 157,775 miles

rear exhaust pipe support bracket broken

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2009 152,992 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 142,087 miles

covers fitted to outer sills

engine undershield fitted

exhaust system corroded

front blades in poor condition

n/s track rod dust cover split

n/s/r suspension arm front bush starting to split from sleeve

rear no-plate in poor condition

surface cracks to n/s/f flexi brake hose

Pass 26 Aug 2007 126,291 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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W491 JBV is a 2000 Audi S4 in Blue with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 114,279 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W491 JBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W491 JBV is a 2000 Audi S4, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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