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X842 DDM

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

196,767 mi
Last recorded196,767 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX842 DDM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 196,767 miles

Nearside Front Lower REAR WISHBONE BUSH HAS PLAY

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS WORN

Pass 2 Sep 2022 190,703 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 184,973 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS JUDDERING

Pass 1 Sep 2020 178,924 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 178,924 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 171,938 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension arm ball joint has play, (nearest front of car)

Pass 1 Sep 2018 162,635 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 162,631 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 152,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 144,566 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 137,784 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 129,630 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 121,243 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 121,242 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 116,453 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 116,453 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 107,261 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

airbag light on

Pass 9 Mar 2010 93,060 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 93,060 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 81,418 miles

both front flexi hoses perished

both sides front top arm bushes perished

Pass 6 Jul 2007 61,296 miles

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

cut in offside front outer tyre wall

Pass 6 Jul 2006 51,431 miles

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

cut in offside outer front tyre wall †

Pass 6 Jul 2005 42,521 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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X842 DDM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 X842 DDM, 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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X842 DDM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 February 2001.

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