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X421 FRE

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,705 mi
Last recorded73,705 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX421 FRE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,705 miles

Exhaust flexi split

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine management light on dash

Front exhaust flexi worn

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 53,320 miles

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

nearside front wing damage

Pass 10 Aug 2015 49,994 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 49,994 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 47,434 miles

exhaust front flex section corroded

wipers are slow in operation

Fail 30 Jul 2014 47,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust front flex section corroded

wipers are slow in operation

Pass 26 Jul 2013 42,807 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 42,807 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 38,863 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 35,441 miles

N/S/R tyre side wall slight damage

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,796 miles

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

slight damage to N/S/R tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Apr 2009 31,043 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 28,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 24,905 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,580 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

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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X421 FRE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X421 FRE, 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 X421 FRE registered?

X421 FRE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X421 FRE safe to buy?

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