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V56 XUB

2000 Audi A4

Gold Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

219,841 mi
Last recorded219,841 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV56 XUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2014 219,841 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust system deteriorating

o/s/r brake sticking

rear axle both bushs slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 3 Jan 2014 219,841 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust system deteriorating

o/s/r brake sticking

rear axle both bushs slightly worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 21 Oct 2013 219,814 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 31 Jul 2012 208,202 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 208,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 201,685 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner tread face

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread faces

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer tread face

srs lamp illuminated

Fail 21 Jul 2011 201,684 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner tread face

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner and outer tread faces

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer tread face

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 6 Jul 2010 180,801 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

srs lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Jul 2009 154,961 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2009 154,960 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2008 126,532 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 104,091 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 104,089 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,180 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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V56 XUB is a 2000 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V56 XUB, 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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V56 XUB is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 13 January 2000.

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