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A4 FXU

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,328 mi
Last recorded122,328 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 122,328 miles

Both front upper suspension arm bushes are split.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2016 118,493 miles

Both front anti roll bar links are slightly worn

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front brake discs are slightly corroded and pads are worn

Fail 7 Sep 2016 118,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both front anti roll bar links are slightly worn

Engine appears to have a mis-fire

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Front brake discs are slightly corroded and pads are worn

Pass 4 Aug 2015 113,443 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2015 113,439 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 101,895 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 90,193 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear windows tinted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 140,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 125,298 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 109,775 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 95,793 miles

both wiper blades are becoming in poor condition.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 95,793 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both wiper blades are becoming in poor condition.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 77,254 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 77,254 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 61,973 miles

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 FXU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FXU, 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 FXU registered?

A4 FXU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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