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B5 EBG

2000 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

178,706 mi
Last recorded178,706 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 EBG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 178,706 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened all suspension lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 170,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 170,684 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 163,329 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jun 2021 160,551 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Jun 2021 160,550 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 155,613 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 144,515 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 128,972 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 121,297 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 113,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 96,129 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 82,020 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 78,812 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 78,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2011 74,307 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 68,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front number plate deteriating

slight play detected at o/s front wheel station (vehicle on ground)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 68,580 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate deteriating

slight play detected at o/s front wheel station (vehicle on ground)

Pass 18 May 2009 64,729 miles

slight wear in nearside track rod end joint

Pass 30 May 2008 56,786 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 46,649 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2005 41,294 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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B5 EBG is a 2000 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B5 EBG, 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 B5 EBG registered?

B5 EBG is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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