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B5 VDT

2000 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,566 mi
Last recorded120,566 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 VDT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 120,566 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 120,566 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases multiple leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective strut locking nut (5.3.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective strut locking nut (5.3.6 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 120,236 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 118,048 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 106,269 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 106,269 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 94,449 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 90,217 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 82,947 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 82,772 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases N/S Front Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/F Outer CV Boot Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,621 miles

Both Front Outer CV Boots Deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 71,600 miles

Nearside Rear tire wearing on inside of tread

Offside Front tire wearing on inside of tread

Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,136 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 58,924 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 56,800 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 56,464 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 54,038 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 51,712 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 50,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 49,637 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 47,486 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 VDT is a 2000 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VDT, 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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B5 VDT is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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