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HCZ 7948

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,890 mi
Last recorded198,890 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 7948
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 198,890 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge, no cords visible

odd wheel fitted offside rear

offside front drop link bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

reverse lights not working

Fail 7 Dec 2020 198,873 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

nearside front tyre badly worn inner edge, no cords visible

odd wheel fitted offside rear

offside front drop link bushes worn, not resulting in excessive movement

reverse lights not working

Pass 7 Dec 2019 194,464 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

nearside headlight output reduced

Fail 30 Nov 2019 194,221 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

nearside headlight output reduced

Pass 8 Dec 2018 179,429 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

offside side repeater loose

Pass 7 Dec 2017 161,495 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front droplinks worn

both headlight output reduced

both upper front arm inner rearward bushes deteriorated

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter badly cracked

odd wheels fitted on rear

offside front tyre low outer edge

wear nearside outer driveshaft joint

Fail 7 Dec 2017 161,495 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported abs wire rubbing driveshaft (1.9.2a)

both upper front arm inner rearward bushes deteriorated

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front droplinks worn

both headlight output reduced

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter badly cracked

odd wheels fitted on rear

offside front tyre low outer edge

wear nearside outer driveshaft joint

Pass 2 Dec 2016 154,662 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both upper front arm inner rearward bushes deteriorated

wear nearside outer driveshaft joint

Fail 25 Nov 2016 154,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

both upper front arm inner rearward bushes deteriorated

wear nearside outer driveshaft joint

Pass 24 Nov 2015 151,915 miles

corrosion on offside front brake disc

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 145,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

slight play in nearside top ball joint

Fail 24 Nov 2014 145,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

slight play in nearside top ball joint

Pass 29 Nov 2013 142,693 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front drop link bushes near wear limit

fluctuation on front brakes

imbalance on front brakes

offside front outer CV gaiter deteriorated

pitting on both front brake discs

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Fail 29 Nov 2013 142,693 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front drop link bushes near wear limit

fluctuation on front brakes

imbalance on front brakes

offside front outer CV gaiter deteriorated

pitting on both front brake discs

stonechip in windscreen outside zone 'A'

Pass 27 Nov 2012 139,198 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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HCZ 7948 is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCZ 7948, 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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HCZ 7948 is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 7 February 2001.

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