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X353 XFG

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

233,606 mi
Last recorded233,606 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX353 XFG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 233,606 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 221,346 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2016 221,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 206,899 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 206,899 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 193,422 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 176,099 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 176,079 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 19 May 2012 164,050 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 152,387 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 152,387 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 142,699 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 134,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2008 125,862 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 117,226 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 117,226 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2006 103,285 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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X353 XFG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X353 XFG, 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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X353 XFG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 February 2001.

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