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X796 VUF

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

286,015 mi
Last recorded286,015 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX796 VUF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 286,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 270,070 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 254,717 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 254,712 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 240,950 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 225,566 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearaside front seatbelt latch outer cover damage

Pass 14 Nov 2011 204,196 miles

play in osf bottom ball pin

Fail 14 Nov 2011 204,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in osf bottom ball pin

Pass 30 Dec 2010 185,022 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 166,497 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 151,085 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 131,297 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Undersheild Fitted at Time of Test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jan 2008 131,297 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Undersheild Fitted at Time of Test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 110,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 110,831 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 16 Jan 2006 89,933 miles

slight play in nearside rear wheelbearing

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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X796 VUF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X796 VUF, 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 X796 VUF registered?

X796 VUF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2001.

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