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X552 BVJ

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

191,714 mi
Last recorded191,714 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX552 BVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 191,714 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT STILL CAN BE READ

N/S REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEAT

O/S UPPER ARM BUSHES HAVE SEPARATED SLIGHTLY

Fail 9 Nov 2018 191,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT STILL CAN BE READ

N/S REAR SEAT BELT NOT CHECKED DUE TO BABY SEAT

O/S UPPER ARM BUSHES HAVE SEPARATED SLIGHTLY

Pass 13 Nov 2017 183,338 miles

front brakes only just met the required imbalance

front dipped beam image correct on position 3 as presented

ns stearing rack gator starting to perish

nsf inner brake pad appears to be worn thin

osf nsf anti roll bar link rods showing signs of wear

Pass 2 Nov 2016 176,798 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON SHOULDERS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISY

Fail 1 Nov 2016 117,668 miles

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON SHOULDERS

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

POWER STEERING PUMP NOISY

Pass 2 Nov 2015 168,665 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fail 27 Oct 2015 168,471 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush FRONT MOST (2.4.G.2)

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

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

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 24 Oct 2014 160,637 miles

nsr tyre close to legal limit

osr suspension strutt damp

front number plate deteriated

various suspension rubbers deteriated

Pass 4 Nov 2013 153,181 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Fail 1 Nov 2013 153,064 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 6 Nov 2012 145,851 miles

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

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

air bag light on

osf top arm bushes starting to deteriate

osr brake grabbing

osr tyre has split on outer edge and starting to perish

Fail 2 Nov 2012 145,851 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

nsf track rod end ball joint has so much movement unable to check any other ball joints on the nsf

osf top arm bushes starting to deteriate

osr brake grabbing

osr tyre has split on outer edge and starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2011 137,729 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 131,278 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 125,670 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 125,660 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2008 117,043 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 109,666 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 103,541 miles

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

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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X552 BVJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X552 BVJ, 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 X552 BVJ registered?

X552 BVJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 February 2001.

Is X552 BVJ safe to buy?

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