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S4 FBF

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

162,619 mi
Last recorded162,619 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 FBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 162,619 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 162,560 miles

Bonnet strut weak

EML illuminated

Hazard warning switch faulty Poor operation/sticks (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 162,492 miles

Bonnet strut weak

EML warning illuminated on dash

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2023 162,492 miles

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

Bonnet strut weak

EML warning illuminated on dash

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 162,189 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 158,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 157,870 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 157,529 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 156,098 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 154,099 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 151,049 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 151,043 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 147,928 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 144,342 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 139,838 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 131,011 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 121,833 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 121,830 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 115,694 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 102,299 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 90,107 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 81,454 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 70,083 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 59,627 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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S4 FBF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S4 FBF, 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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What year was S4 FBF registered?

S4 FBF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 8 January 2001.

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