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X276 OBA

2001 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

144,853 mi
Last recorded144,853 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX276 OBA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 144,853 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 144,595 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 144,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 142,497 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 139,329 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2022 139,329 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 137,475 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 136,295 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 133,216 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 129,758 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 129,756 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 125,520 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 125,519 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Track rod end loose loose in rubber joints (both) (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,327 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

engine managment light on dash

Fail 27 Jun 2016 122,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake warning light on dash

engine managment light on dash

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT DISTORTION ON DISKS ON BRAKE TEST

Fail 30 Jun 2015 119,402 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

SLIGHT DISTORTION ON DISKS ON BRAKE TEST

Pass 13 Mar 2014 119,170 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 119,167 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 119,027 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 108,606 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 108,525 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 97,382 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 97,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 95,589 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 93,156 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 81,726 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 69,897 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 69,897 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 63,286 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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X276 OBA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Purple with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 X276 OBA, 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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X276 OBA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 February 2001.

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