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X147 CDM

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

245,857 mi
Last recorded245,857 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 CDM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 245,857 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 245,857 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 231,279 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 230,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 216,121 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 216,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 200,160 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 200,158 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 181,307 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 164,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 12 Mar 2008 164,167 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag light on

Pass 16 Mar 2007 146,612 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 146,605 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 127,133 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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X147 CDM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X147 CDM, 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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X147 CDM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 2001.

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