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T42 SDE

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,439 mi
Last recorded107,439 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT42 SDE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2014 107,439 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 105,220 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 102,822 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 102,822 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 809,200 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,100 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 98,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 92,691 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 87,400 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 87,232 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 82,522 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 78,827 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 73,861 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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T42 SDE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 T42 SDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T42 SDE registered?

T42 SDE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is T42 SDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for T42 SDE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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