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X453 DBT

2001 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

231,069 mi
Last recorded231,069 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 DBT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 231,069 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 220,007 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 214,292 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 208,691 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 202,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 197,193 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 192,617 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 186,926 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 180,613 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 174,901 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 169,238 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 164,137 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 158,234 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 152,691 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 146,259 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 137,979 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 130,285 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 124,777 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 122,271 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 114,839 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 108,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres have slight cuts in outer side walls

front number plate slighty damaged

Fail 19 Jan 2006 108,333 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

both rear tyres have slight cuts in outer side walls

front number plate slighty damaged

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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X453 DBT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 X453 DBT, 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 X453 DBT registered?

X453 DBT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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