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Y946 DTV

2000 Audi S4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

227,435 mi
Last recorded227,435 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi S4114,279 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 DTV
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 227,435 miles

suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2014 227,435 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

suspension components corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 223,343 miles

brake components corroding in places

o/s/ mirror missing, front and rear discs corroded, rear shockers have slight lift, front tyres worn on inner sidewalls, front and rear suspension components corroded, fuel tank strap broke

Fail 2 May 2013 223,343 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/ mirror missing, front and rear discs corroded, rear shockers have slight lift, front tyres worn on inner sidewalls, front and rear suspension components corroded, fuel tank strap broke

Fail 26 Mar 2013 223,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/ mirror missing, front and rear discs corroded, rear shockers have lift, front tyres worn on inner sidewall, front and rear suspension components corroded, fuel tank strap broken

Pass 20 Oct 2011 215,457 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded,osr coil spring corroded,front and rear brake components very corroded pads front and rear very low need inspecting with wheels off

wipers working slow,traction lamp on,fuel tank strap broken

Fail 8 Oct 2011 215,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

front and rear suspension components corroded,osr coil spring corroded,front and rear brake components very corroded pads front and rear very low need inspecting with wheels off

wipers working slow,traction lamp on,fuel tank strap broken

Pass 11 Feb 2010 147,616 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 215,843 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 215,825 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 214,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 186,070 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 156,673 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 15,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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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Y946 DTV is a 2000 Audi S4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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 Y946 DTV, 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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Y946 DTV is a 2000 Audi S4, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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