2000 Audi A4 · 3,729 MOT tests
2000 Audi A4 reliability
2000 Audi A4s fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 24 A4 years (3,729 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- 38.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Audi A4s: 26.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 143,342
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,729
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 11% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- 2001 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1% of tests fail here (17% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 38% fewer fails than comparable cars.
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Audi A4
Fail rate by area
- Suspension16.4%
- Lights and electrics13.5%
- Brakes12.2%
- Body, chassis and structure10.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks8.9%
- Steering6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.68%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 6.03%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.83%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 3.35%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Position lamp not working 2.98%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.84%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Engine oil leak, not excessive (16.3%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.82%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.72%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.98%) · Wheel bearing slight play (9.44%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.94%)
Other years
Every Audi A4 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Audi A4 reliable?
2000 Audi A4s fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 24 A4 years (3,729 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Audi A4 MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.68% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (6.03% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.83% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Audi A4 have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Audi A4 shows 143,342 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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