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V79 XUB

2000 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

188,954 mi
Last recorded188,954 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV79 XUB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 188,954 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 188,186 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 187,073 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 187,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 185,328 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 181,886 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 181,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 177,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2012 177,361 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 168,517 miles

Nearside Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 168,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 161,485 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 156,482 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jul 2009 156,482 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 151,131 miles

Engine oil level on minimum mark on dipstick

Fail 25 Jun 2008 151,131 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Engine oil level on minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 15 Jun 2007 141,689 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jun 2007 141,621 miles

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

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 130,374 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 130,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V79 XUB is a 2000 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 V79 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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V79 XUB is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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