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V640 LJB

2000 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

263,282 mi
Last recorded263,282 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV640 LJB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 263,282 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 263,281 miles

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

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

front tyre treads low on edges

o/s headlamp pattern just to standard

Pass 16 Dec 2015 255,473 miles

Offside pattern just to standard

slight play in both rear hub bearings

Fail 16 Dec 2015 255,473 miles

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

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

Offside pattern just to standard

slight play in both rear hub bearings

Pass 21 Jan 2015 249,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 249,622 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 241,310 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 241,310 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 232,762 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 232,762 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 223,259 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 223,259 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 214,188 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 214,188 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 184,952 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 184,952 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 152,403 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 152,403 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 119,175 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 104,104 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 19 Jan 2006 90,283 miles

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings †

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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V640 LJB is a 2000 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V640 LJB, 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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V640 LJB is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2000.

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