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X56 VEC

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,475 mi
Last recorded159,475 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX56 VEC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 159,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Power Steering Pipes Has Slight/Weeping Leak (Rack)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Marked With Yellow Chalk x3 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 156,397 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 156,394 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 153,380 miles

Rear pads and discs wearing

Pass 26 Jan 2016 146,065 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 146,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure outer pad friction material away from backing (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 134,471 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s cv boot starting to crack

Pass 24 Jan 2014 125,761 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 114,384 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 105,861 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 97,485 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,340 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 80,717 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 74,978 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 68,625 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 62,193 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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X56 VEC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X56 VEC, 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 X56 VEC registered?

X56 VEC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 January 2001.

Is X56 VEC safe to buy?

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