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X431 FRE

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

207,652 mi
Last recorded207,652 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX431 FRE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2016 207,652 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 207,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 200,350 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 174,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 169,898 miles

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

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

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

o/s front has worn on its inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2012 161,403 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 148,862 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 138,706 miles

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)

o/s rear brake discs is pitted on its outer edge

Pass 28 Nov 2009 129,466 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Nov 2009 129,466 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 118,633 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 109,744 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 101,824 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 94,263 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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X431 FRE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X431 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 X431 FRE registered?

X431 FRE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 31 January 2001.

Is X431 FRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X431 FRE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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