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V629 FAE

2000 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

248,825 mi
Last recorded248,825 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV629 FAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 248,825 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 238,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 227,608 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 221,536 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 221,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 216,273 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 216,189 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 210,828 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 208,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 200,503 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 193,007 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 183,613 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 171,586 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint top arms have slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 161,565 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 153,410 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 153,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 145,304 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 137,945 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 137,935 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 128,320 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 128,311 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 118,218 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 106,645 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 95,044 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 83,182 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,556 miles

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

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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V629 FAE is a 2000 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 V629 FAE, 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 V629 FAE registered?

V629 FAE is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V629 FAE shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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