MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
corrosion on offside front brake disc
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
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
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
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'
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'
How Reliable is the Audi A4?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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