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X426 FDV

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,384 mi
Last recorded180,384 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX426 FDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 180,384 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 180,327 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 170,297 miles

slight damage to n/s wheel rims

Fail 12 Nov 2013 170,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight damage to n/s wheel rims

Pass 14 Nov 2012 159,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 159,810 miles

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

Offside 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 148,005 miles

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

Rear discs scored

Fail 10 Nov 2011 148,005 miles

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Rear discs scored

Pass 22 Oct 2010 134,937 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 134,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 124,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 111,255 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 111,255 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 98,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres showing signs of wearing on outer edges

o/s/r tyre has small cracks/splits in tread.NO CORDS SHOWING.

Fail 9 Nov 2007 98,110 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres showing signs of wearing on outer edges

o/s/r tyre has small cracks/splits in tread.NO CORDS SHOWING.

Pass 16 Jan 2007 94,604 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 89,482 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 89,482 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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X426 FDV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X426 FDV, 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 X426 FDV registered?

X426 FDV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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