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2001 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,022 mi
Last recorded161,022 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX148 HKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 161,022 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 161,010 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)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 154,060 miles

E.M warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 154,060 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

E.M warning light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 138,323 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 136,927 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 129,640 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 120,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

air bag light on

offside rear brake slight bind

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2010 112,840 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2010 112,840 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 105,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 96,042 miles

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

recommend brake pipes cleaning and greasing as starting to corrode

Fail 3 Dec 2008 96,042 miles

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

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

rear centre stop light partially inoperative

recommend brake pipes cleaning and greasing as starting to corrode

Pass 30 Nov 2007 86,750 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 86,663 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 73,150 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 73,149 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Brake Pad Warning Light On

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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X148 HKM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Purple with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X148 HKM, 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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X148 HKM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 February 2001.

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