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M22 CSS

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,496 mi
Last recorded210,496 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 CSS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2021 210,496 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 210,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 208,881 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper sticking

Fail 4 Aug 2020 208,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Brake caliper sticking

Pass 1 Aug 2019 205,832 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly stiff to turn

Pass 2 Aug 2018 193,095 miles

Rear tyres worn off on inner edges

Fail 1 Aug 2018 193,095 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 3 Aug 2017 187,977 miles

EML on

OS washer jet not working

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 178,534 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 178,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exsposed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 164,613 miles

Items removed from windscreen prior to test.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under covers fitted restricting full inspection of some components.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 164,613 miles

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

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

Items removed from windscreen prior to test.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under covers fitted restricting full inspection of some components.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 154,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Sep 2013 142,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2013 142,191 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 131,235 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 117,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 117,776 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 104,763 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 104,763 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 90,118 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 69,893 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 54,601 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,875 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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M22 CSS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M22 CSS, 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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M22 CSS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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