Audi S4 (2000)
2000 Audi S4
CarHunch analysed 123 real MOT records for the 2000 Audi S4. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Audi S4 passes its MOT first time in 72.7% of cases, about 7 points below the UK average of 80%, and this is a serious concern: over a third of these cars (36.6%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point. This reliability gap isn't marginal—it's the kind of figure that should make you pause before committing to one.
These S4s are running at 114,721 miles median, which is reasonable for a 24-year-old performance car, but they're averaging 4.74 failures and 20.5 advisories per test, suggesting chronic maintenance headaches rather than single-point failures. Before you buy, have a pre-purchase inspection focus specifically on the engine bay and suspension; the high failure and dangerous-defect rates point to problems that compound if neglected.
What to check before buying a 2000 Audi S4
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 36.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (97%) | 119 | 72.9% | 4.73 |
| Other (2%) | 2 | 75% | 0.5 |
| LPG (1%) | 1 | 61.1% | 7 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 60% | 12 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Audi S4 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Audi S4 vehicles fall between 94,068 and 132,529 miles.
2000 Audi S4 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 32 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Audi S4
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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56.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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51.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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51.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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50.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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36.8%
Oil leak
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33.5%
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
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33.2%
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working
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32.1%
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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