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X856 XCV

2001 Audi A4

Purple Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

97,900 mi
Last recorded97,900 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX856 XCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 97,900 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

play at both rear wheel bearings

rear number plate obscured

washers low effort but ok

Fail 16 May 2006 97,209 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front straight arm outter bearing covers split

collision damage to front of vehicle †

rear no. plate seperating

Fail 9 May 2006 96,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 XCV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Purple with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 XCV, 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 X856 XCV registered?

X856 XCV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X856 XCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X856 XCV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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