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V5 BAO

2000 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,859 mi
Last recorded89,859 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 BAO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 89,859 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Engine mangement light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2026 89,859 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine mangement light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 81,653 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 81,653 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 76,837 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 76,822 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 69,719 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 69,719 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2015 67,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pad warning light on

Fail 29 Dec 2015 67,829 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

pad warning light on

Pass 5 Jan 2015 65,600 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 60,025 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 56,524 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 55,070 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,548 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 46,035 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,959 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 31,387 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 26,476 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 20,761 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

wheel nuts not checked, trims fitted.

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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V5 BAO is a 2000 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V5 BAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V5 BAO registered?

V5 BAO is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is V5 BAO safe to buy?

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