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X157 FBF

2001 Audi A4

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

246,769 mi
Last recorded246,769 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 FBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2017 246,769 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axli (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended axil (2.4.F.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 240,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

abs light turned off but may come back on

Fail 1 Jul 2016 240,128 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 232,594 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 223,180 miles

slight noise in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 7 Jun 2014 223,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight noise in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2013 213,557 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 198,274 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 182,651 miles

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 9 Jan 2010 169,214 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 169,181 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 160,614 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 152,639 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 138,939 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 104,895 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 104,496 miles

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

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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X157 FBF is a 2001 Audi A4 in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X157 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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X157 FBF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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