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V149 ESX

2000 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,912 mi
Last recorded139,912 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Audi A4114,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV149 ESX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 139,912 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 139,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished to the limit at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished to the limit at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front wipers starting to smear

coolant bottle empty

Fail 27 Jul 2023 139,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 138,456 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 138,456 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 137,731 miles

advise osf track rod end on limit

Pass 23 Jun 2018 136,153 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2018 136,153 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 134,497 miles

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2017 134,459 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Oil leak Rear differential ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 131,399 miles

BOTH front tyre worn smooth on the shoulders

Offside front indicator bulb colour starting to deteriorate

Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter is deteriorating

Fail 22 Jun 2016 131,394 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Upper spring mounting assembly corroded away (2.4.A.3)

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

BOTH front tyre worn smooth on the shoulders

Offside front brake hose is splitting

Offside front indicator bulb colour starting to deteriorate

Offside front outer drive shaft gaiter is deteriorating

Rear brake pads are worn low

Fail 6 Jun 2015 129,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 129,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 123,510 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 123,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 117,600 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2013 117,600 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 113,285 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders.

Coolant leak from offside turbo.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads and discs are worn.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight leak on rear Diff.

Fail 30 May 2012 113,278 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Both front tyres worn on shoulders.

Coolant leak from offside turbo.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads and discs are worn.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Screw in the tread of offside rear tyre. ( next to a previous repair )

Slight leak on rear Diff.

Pass 2 Jun 2011 108,893 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 103,661 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pads wear indicator lamp illuminated

front brakes imbalance 25%

o/s/f and n/s/f lower suspension front swivels worn(front sus arms)

o/s/f headlamp aim low

Pass 9 Mar 2009 94,677 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 94,677 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 86,403 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 81,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 75,316 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
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V149 ESX is a 2000 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 V149 ESX, 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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V149 ESX is a 2000 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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