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X179 NBH

2001 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,871 mi
Last recorded105,871 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 NBH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 105,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front mirror slightly insecure but does affect drivers view of the rear

Fail 9 Sep 2016 105,871 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside front mirror slightly insecure but does affect drivers view of the rear

Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,178 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 97,178 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 87,973 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,140 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,120 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 68,114 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 6,348 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 6,348 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 57,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,245 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 43,323 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 43,323 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 38,996 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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X179 NBH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X179 NBH, 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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X179 NBH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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