CarVerify

Free Car Check

VIA 5398

2000 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,384 mi
Last recorded133,384 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIA 5398
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 133,384 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2025 133,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 123,784 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 114,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 105,821 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 97,351 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 90,107 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 90,106 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 82,571 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 77,151 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 77,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 75,393 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 72,820 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 71,413 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 68,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,133 miles

air bag light on

Fail 26 Feb 2013 67,085 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,739 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,659 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,605 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,045 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,222 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 40,948 miles

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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

VIA 5398 is a 2000 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 VIA 5398, 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

How do I check the history of VIA 5398?

You can check the full history of VIA 5398 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VIA 5398 registered?

VIA 5398 is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is VIA 5398 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIA 5398 shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VIA 5398 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on VIA 5398. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.