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V503 FLM

2000 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

222,418 mi
Last recorded222,418 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 FLM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 222,418 miles

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

towing socket pins beginning to corrode

Fail 21 Sep 2015 222,418 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

towing socket pins beginning to corrode

Pass 22 Sep 2014 215,379 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pad/ fluid warning light on

off side front drive shaft corroded.

Fail 22 Sep 2014 215,379 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

brake pad/ fluid warning light on

off side front drive shaft corroded.

oil leval low

Pass 19 Nov 2013 210,824 miles

brake fluid warning light on fluid ok

front wipers slightly smearing

rear discs both sides corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 210,824 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

rear discs both sides corroded

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

brake fluid warning light on fluid ok

front wipers slightly smearing

oil leval low

Pass 4 Dec 2012 204,636 miles

Oil leak

airbag light on

brake pad warning light on

Fail 3 Dec 2012 204,636 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Oil leak

airbag light on

brake pad warning light on

Pass 13 Dec 2011 200,410 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 200,410 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front and Rear brake disc(s) are slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Underbody & sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2011 192,746 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 192,746 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 189,693 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 183,742 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside

Fail 29 Nov 2008 183,715 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside

Pass 11 Sep 2007 170,906 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 161,903 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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V503 FLM is a 2000 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 V503 FLM, 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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V503 FLM is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 2000.

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