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V156 FWP

2000 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

379,154 mi
Last recorded379,154 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV156 FWP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2014 379,154 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

engine cover loose

Fail 22 Dec 2014 379,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

engine cover loose

Pass 5 Feb 2014 371,433 miles

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

both door mirror glasses cracked

front number plate deteriorating

o/s front door handle snapped but still opening the door

Fail 4 Feb 2014 371,433 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both door mirror glasses cracked

front number plate deteriorating

o/s front door handle snapped but still opening the door

Pass 24 Jan 2013 300,064 miles

*******new tyres moved to the front********

airbag light on

all 4 shock absorbers soft due to high mileage

both front lower rear suspension arms inner bushes have slight play

n/s wiperblade starting to split

o/s door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2013 360,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

airbag light on

all 4 shock absorbers soft due to high mileage

both front lower rear suspension arms inner bushes have slight play

both rear brake discs corroded and in poor condition

n/s wiperblade starting to split

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2012 345,325 miles

BOTH HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DIMMED

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

O/S MIRROR CRACKED

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

PERIPHERY OF BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R BRAKE DISCS PITTED

S/PLAY BOTH REAR HUB BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK N/S

airbag light on

Fail 1 Feb 2012 345,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

BOTH HEADLAMPS SLIGHTLY DIMMED

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

O/S MIRROR CRACKED

O/S/F D/SHAFT INNER GAITER CLIP LOOSE

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

PERIPHERY OF BOTH FRONT AND N/S/R BRAKE DISCS PITTED

S/PLAY BOTH REAR HUB BEARINGS

SLIGHT PLAY AT STEERING RACK N/S

Pass 4 Mar 2010 313,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front & rear brake discs worn

offside front fog lamp damaged

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight distortion in nearside front brake disc

Fail 3 Mar 2010 313,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front & rear brake discs worn

offside front fog lamp damaged

rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

slight distortion in nearside front brake disc

Pass 22 Jan 2009 291,437 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 265,656 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 234,548 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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V156 FWP is a 2000 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V156 FWP, 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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V156 FWP is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 22 February 2000.

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