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X226 RDX

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

100,078 mi
Last recorded100,078 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 RDX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 100,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 100,074 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 96,937 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,280 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,052 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 82,459 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 82,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on side wall >205/55/16< tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jan 2019 72,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working frozen (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Jan 2018 63,435 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

enghing covers fitted obscuring some components

underetray slightly insecure

undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2017 53,579 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,553 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 50,022 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 47,583 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 47,579 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 45,480 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 43,781 miles

slight surface rust starting in offside front floor,chassie member.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 42,804 miles

osf and nsf brake flexi hoses protective sheafs splitting

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,085 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 38,303 miles

nsr tyre cracked and splitting on outer sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2008 36,417 miles

Front anti roll bar end links getting weak.

Washer aim poor (adj)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 34,577 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 32,315 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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X226 RDX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X226 RDX, 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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What year was X226 RDX registered?

X226 RDX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2001.

Is X226 RDX safe to buy?

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