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X453 KBO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

142,009 mi
Last recorded142,009 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 KBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 142,009 miles

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Fail 5 May 2017 142,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge starting to seperate (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Pass 6 Apr 2016 135,659 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on shoulders.

Oil leak.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 5 Apr 2016 135,659 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder.

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front tyre worn on shoulders.

Oil leak.

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 13 Apr 2015 128,360 miles

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Low brake pad warning light on

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

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

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 Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear number plate poor

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Whole exhaust system corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 128,360 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Low brake pad warning light on

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

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

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 Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear number plate poor

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Whole exhaust system corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 122,781 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 118,757 miles

Both front exhaust brackets are broken

Both rear bump stops are in poor condition

Engine management warning light is on

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 118,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front exhaust brackets are broken

Both rear bump stops are in poor condition

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management warning light is on

Front tyres are wearing on inner edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 112,577 miles

Airbag warning light on,Mot failure from Apri/May 2012

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops in poor condition

engine management warning light on, MOT failure from April/May 2012

Fail 22 Mar 2012 112,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Airbag warning light on,Mot failure from Apri/May 2012

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear bump stops in poor condition

engine management warning light on, MOT failure from April/May 2012

Pass 16 Dec 2010 99,276 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake fluid below maximum line

engine management light on

slight blow center exhaust

Fail 14 Dec 2010 99,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake fluid below maximum line

engine management light on

slight blow center exhaust

Pass 16 Dec 2009 87,598 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to see rear inner pads

Fail 16 Dec 2009 87,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

unable to see rear inner pads

Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,440 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 80,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 75,117 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 75,038 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 70,401 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2005 66,322 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 66,184 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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X453 KBO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X453 KBO, 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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X453 KBO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 January 2001.

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