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A4 FXB

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

179,237 mi
Last recorded179,237 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 FXB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 179,237 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear differential oil leak

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and both rear worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor / inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 162,327 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ( both sides ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 162,327 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ( both sides ) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at various places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 156,620 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 153,691 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside perished outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear differential oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2019 146,149 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Slight wear in track rod end rubber bushes. Both sides.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 140,406 miles

Slight play in track rod ends rubber bonding

Pass 9 May 2017 134,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 9 May 2017 134,809 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 6 May 2016 126,375 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 119,235 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 112,294 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 112,294 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2013 104,436 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 May 2012 96,920 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 88,561 miles

Rear differential has an oil leak/Seepage

Fail 25 May 2011 88,561 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear differential has an oil leak/Seepage

Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,712 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 83,709 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,257 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 66,328 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 57,164 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,352 miles

L/H/F TYRE VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT AT EDGES.

R/H/F TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 30 Aug 2005 45,053 miles

INNER CLIPS AT FRONT C.V BOOTS LEAKING GREASE SLIGHTLY.

L/H/F TYRE WEARING AT BOTH EDGES.

REAR TYRES VERY NEAR LEGAL LIMIT-AT 1.6 MM.

SLIGHT TEAR AT R/H WIPER BLADE.

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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A4 FXB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2001 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 109,458 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A4 FXB, 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 25 years old, this Audi A4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A4 FXB registered?

A4 FXB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 August 2001.

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