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V729 FBD

2000 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

199,824 mi
Last recorded199,824 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV729 FBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 199,824 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 199,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier And terminals loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jun 2023 199,712 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 196,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 192,046 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 192,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 184,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorbers very weak

Fail 5 Feb 2020 184,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear shock absorbers very weak

Pass 6 Jun 2017 182,200 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 179,298 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 169,588 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 163,771 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 153,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 143,348 miles

N/S/R Brake Discs is corroded

O/S/R Brake Discs is corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 130,617 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 130,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 121,836 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 104,852 miles

Offside fuel pipes plastic cover loose

Slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Undertray in poor condition

Fail 23 Sep 2008 104,852 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside fuel pipes plastic cover loose

Slight play in nearside and offside rear wheel bearings

Undertray in poor condition

Pass 5 Nov 2007 91,126 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 90,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs showing surface corrosion

Greese evident around offside rear outer transmission gaiter (No hole found)

Nail evident in nearside front tyre

Nearside and offside front brake flexi hoses cracking

Pass 24 Oct 2006 75,267 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 75,267 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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V729 FBD is a 2000 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V729 FBD, 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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V729 FBD is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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