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NLZ 8648

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,065 mi
Last recorded127,065 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLZ 8648
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 127,065 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 112,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 105,764 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside top arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

under trays fitted and engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 93,711 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 76,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,863 miles

n/s/f shock absorber weak

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn close to legal limit

Fail 13 Sep 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f shock absorber weak

Pass 2 Apr 2011 74,782 miles

engine hissing slightly

exhaust starting to corrod

o/s/f wing damaged

oil leak on bottom

rear brakehoses covered in fluid but no leaks visible

Fail 2 Apr 2011 74,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust starting to corrod

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 2 Apr 2010 64,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no spare tyre

oil around power steering pump

unable to check vechicle under neath due to covers

Fail 2 Apr 2010 64,328 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

no spare tyre

oil around power steering pump

unable to check vechicle under neath due to covers

Pass 3 Mar 2009 50,823 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 121,551 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 103,892 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres just on limit will need to be changed very soon

both sides wishbone bushes slightly perished

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Feb 2006 87,710 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 87,710 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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NLZ 8648 is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 NLZ 8648, 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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NLZ 8648 is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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