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L17 ODH

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,013 mi
Last recorded98,013 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 ODH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 98,013 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 97,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 97,037 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 96,847 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 95,072 miles

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 93,917 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 93,917 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 92,919 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 May 2019 90,043 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 90,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 86,606 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 86,606 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2017 81,948 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 75,398 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 69,632 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 5 Jun 2015 69,632 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad warning light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,840 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 64,840 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 60,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 20 Jul 2012 58,055 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 58,055 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 54,528 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 50,454 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 50,454 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 47,517 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 44,464 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 44,464 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 40,371 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 36,112 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 31,454 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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L17 ODH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L17 ODH, 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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L17 ODH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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