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X87 NGA

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

152,304 mi
Last recorded152,304 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 NGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2017 152,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front and rear (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened SUB-FRAME EXTENSIVELY CORRODED AT N/S AND O/S (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2016 146,343 miles

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 146,342 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box. (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer box. (7.1.1)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear. (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 139,645 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 139,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Inner Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 134,459 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 134,459 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 130,890 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 124,981 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 124,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 119,658 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 119,658 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2010 112,721 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 112,721 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 101,065 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 101,065 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 90,248 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,114 miles

Rear number plate discoloured

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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X87 NGA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X87 NGA, 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 X87 NGA registered?

X87 NGA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 February 2001.

Is X87 NGA safe to buy?

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