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X147 XCG

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

153,149 mi
Last recorded153,149 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 XCG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 153,149 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 153,146 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 148,153 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 141,548 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 136,231 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 136,228 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 130,228 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 130,228 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 130,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front discs (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 126,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 126,782 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 120,116 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 111,018 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 104,832 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 91,873 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 82,457 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 82,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2008 71,942 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 67,655 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 67,631 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

nearside driveshaft seal on rear axle slightly leaking.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 62,933 miles

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)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,992 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 XCG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XCG, 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 XCG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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