2000 · 24 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2000 Audi A4 MOT pass rate and common faults

898 MOT tests in 2024. 63.0% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time63.0%
Failed or needed repairs37.0%
Typical mileage at test143,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 898 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.9%
  2. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.0%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.5%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.1%
  6. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  7. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.6%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.0%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension21.6%
  2. Lights & electrics17.6%
  3. Brakes17.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks11.2%
  5. Body & chassis10.1%
  6. Steering5.8%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  8. Tyres3.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2000 Audi A4?

In 2024, 63.0% of 2000 Audi A4 cars passed their MOT first time, across 898 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Audi A4?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Audi A4 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).