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X856 DAB

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

170,564 mi
Last recorded170,564 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 170,564 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 170,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front Arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 170,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front Arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2021 164,491 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm & Perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 164,491 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Front Arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high AND INSECURE (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm & Perished in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 159,600 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 159,600 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 152,983 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 Tyres Perishing tyre walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 139,923 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2017 139,923 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 137,827 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 137,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2014 131,980 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 131,980 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 127,295 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 123,253 miles

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 117,439 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 113,399 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 113,399 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 109,115 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 100,306 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 90,568 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 83,661 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 81,069 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 81,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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X856 DAB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X856 DAB, 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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X856 DAB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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