4000 Diesel on e-bay

[David]

Someone mentioned that 1982 4000 diesel on E-bay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/82-audi-4000s-diesel-rare-45MPG-no-reserve-biodiesel-NR_W0QQitemZ4578568292QQcategoryZ6055QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Well...nobody here wants that car...trust me...

ALERT! Severe problems (major accidents, fire, flood damage, major odometer problems or lemon history) were reported by a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) for this 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711). This vehicle does NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.

The story of this 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711) according to our interpretation of the information reported to CARFAX:
This sedan has had at least 3 owners. The first title for this sedan was reported to CARFAX by an Indiana DMV in 1988.
It has had no minor or moderate accidents reported to CARFAX.
It has had no DMV-reported total loss events, like a major accident, fire or flood.
It was issued an Exceeds Mechanical Limits title by a Kentucky DMV. This title is issued when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.
It was not reported by a DMV as a Manufacturer Buyback or LEMON.
Go to the Detailed Vehicle History for the complete history and a glossary of terms.

1. ACCIDENT CHECK

Total Loss Check No Severe Accidents Reported by a DMV
Other Accident Indicators No Accident Indicators Reported
2. MILEAGE ACCURACY CHECK

Truth-In-Mileage Check Odometer Problems Reported by a DMV
Odometer Rollback Check No Potential Odometer Rollback Found
Mileage Consistency Check No Inconsistent Odometer Reading Found
3. LEMON CHECK®
No Mfr. Buyback Reported by a DMV

4. OWNERSHIP CHECK

Number of Owners 3 Estimated Owner(s)
Type of Owners Checked 8 Types of Vehicle Registrations
5. RECALL CHECK
AUDI Does Not Report Recalls to CARFAX
6. WARRANTY CHECK
No Data Reported to CARFAX

Year/Make/Model: 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM

Body Style: SEDAN 4 DR
Engine: 1.6L L4 DIESEL
Fuel: DIESEL
Driveline: REAR WHEEL DRIVE
Manufactured in: GERMANY
Standard Equipment: 6-digit Odometer

Total Loss Check:

None of the following severe damage events were ever reported by a DMV for this 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711).

No Salvage Title Reported No Loss Due To Fire Title Reported
No Junk Title Reported No Flood Damage Title Reported
No Rebuilt/Reconstructed Title Reported No Hail Damage Title Reported
No Dismantled Title Reported No Canadian Total Loss Record Reported

This 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711) had no accident indicators reported to CARFAX from its sources. This section checks for accidents and/or related damage reported from many public and private sources. Not all accidents are reported to CARFAX. A vehicle inspection completed by your dealer or professional mechanic is recommended.

No Salvage Auction Record Reported No Crash Test Vehicle Record Reported
No Fire Damage Record Reported No Airbag Deployment Record Reported
No Frame Damage Record Reported No Damage Disclosure Record Reported
No Police Accident Record Reported No Collision Repair Facility Record Reported

ALERT! Major odometer problems were reported by a DMV under the Truth-In-Mileage Act for this 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711). This vehicle does NOT qualify for the CARFAX Buyback Guarantee.

Not Actual Mileage Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses mileage fraud or a broken odometer.
Exceeds Mechanical Limits Title - issued by DMV when the owner discloses an odometer rollover.

Odometer Rollback Check:
CARFAX found no odometer rollbacks for this 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711). Rollbacks reported in this section originate from readings collected by a DMV or other verifiable source.

Mileage Consistency Check:
CARFAX found no inconsistent odometer readings in the mileage history of this 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711).

Date: Mileage:
11/18/1988 150,000
10/10/1989 160,000
10/15/1991 228,100
10/30/1991 195,597
07/29/2005 228,000

No manufacturer buyback was ever reported by a DMV for this 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711).

Ownership History:
CARFAX estimates that this 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711) had 3 owner(s). CARFAX analyzed this vehicle's title history and other supporting events to identify potential ownership transfers. In compliance with the U.S. privacy laws, CARFAX does not collect or report owner names or addresses.

Estimated Owners: Date: Location:
1st owner No data No data
2nd owner 10/30/1991 Kentucky
3rd owner 07/29/2005 Kentucky

Types of Owners:

This 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711) was checked for 8 types of registrations.

No Personal Use Registration Reported No Fleet Registration Reported
No Lease Registration Reported No Commercial Registration Reported
No Rental Registration Reported No Non-Profit Registration Reported
No Taxi Registration Reported No Built to Non U.S. Standards Record Reported

AUDI does not report recall information for specific vehicles to CARFAX.

CARFAX cannot calculate the remaining coverage for this 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711) because no original manufacturer warranty information was reported to CARFAX by its source.

Estimated start date of warranty: 11/18/1988
Last reading reported on 07/29/2005: True mileage unknown
Today's Date: September 29, 2005

CARFAX searched more than 3 billion records from over 5,300 sources and found 6 record(s) for this 1982 AUDI 4000 CUSTOM (WAUFG0810CA055711).

Date:
Mileage Reading:
Source:
General Comments:


11/18/1988 150,000 Indiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Jasper, IN
Title #88070217002
Title issued or updated


10/10/1989 160,000 Indiana
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Marengo, IN
Title #89161191009
Title issued or updated


10/15/1991 228,100 Auto Auction
Central Region
Vehicle sold


10/30/1991 195,597 Kentucky
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Winchester, KY
Title #913030870021
New owner reported
EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS TITLE ISSUED


CARFAX AdvisorTM
An EML title is issued when the owner discloses an odometer rollover to a DMV. Rollovers occur on vehicles with 5-digit odometers that go from 99,999 to 00,000 every 100,000 miles.

Mileage reported after this reading is potentially unreliable


05/01/1994 Kentucky
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Title #9130308700
EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS TITLE ISSUED


07/29/2005 228,000 Kentucky
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Winchester, KY
Title #052100250091
New owner reported
EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS TITLE ISSUED
Vehicle color noted as Silver

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Detailed Vehicle History Definitions:

Exceeds Mechanical Limits
A vehicle with a 5-digit odometer cannot accurately track mileage after 99,999 miles because the odometer rolls over. This title is the result of a seller certifying under the Truth-in-Mileage Act, that the odometer reading EXCEEDS MECHANICAL LIMITS of the odometer.

New Owner Reported
When a vehicle is sold to a new owner, the Title must be transferred to the new owner(s) at a Department of Motor Vehicles. 

Dave
1987 CGT 2.3
SE VA