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X485 LLX

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,910 mi
Last recorded165,910 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 LLX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 165,910 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2015 165,889 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 149,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal operation a bit soft on first press

Pass 14 Dec 2012 140,253 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear springs IN POOR CONDTION

wear in front suspension ball joints and steering joints poor condtion

Pass 13 Dec 2011 134,411 miles

all front suspension bushes slightly deteraited

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Jan 2011 129,544 miles

all front suspension bushes slightly detreiated

both front discs poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 121,820 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front brake inbalance high

Fail 16 Dec 2009 121,811 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 115,360 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 115,302 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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X485 LLX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X485 LLX, 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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X485 LLX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 February 2001.

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