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V303 HEC

2000 Audi A4

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

252,573 mi
Last recorded252,573 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV303 HEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 252,573 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 252,573 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 241,296 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 20 Sep 2016 241,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play rear arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 229,488 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under tray fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2015 229,488 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

under tray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 215,886 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 215,886 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 203,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2012 191,861 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 171,386 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 149,198 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 129,850 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 129,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

due to the nature of wear on the rear tyres I suspect that the rear raidius arm bushes may require replacing.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 118,528 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 118,528 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 89,737 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 89,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 75,962 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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V303 HEC is a 2000 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 V303 HEC, 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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V303 HEC is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 15 January 2000.

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