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X896 RGE

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

226,209 mi
Last recorded226,209 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX896 RGE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 26 Oct 2017 226,209 miles

Both near side and off side rear shock absorber covers are loose around shock absorber

Had to have a few goes to get car through emissions. Had to drive car up the road. Suspect cars been driven ease around town

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm bushes have age cracks to rubber

Offside Front side repeater loose fitting in wing

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level brake light has bulbs not working. (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine

slight misting of oil around both near side and off side shock absorbers.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 215,663 miles

Nearside Front Inner top rear bush slightly perished

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear hand brake just in limit

Offside Front top inner rear bush slightly perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 202,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper inner rear rubber bush slightly perished

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear s/absorber dust cover detached

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper inner rear rubber bush slightly perished

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

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

o/s & n/s/r tyres worn down to 3mm

Pass 25 Oct 2014 188,986 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/rear s/absorber shroud detached

Pass 5 Oct 2013 174,881 miles

All 4 Shock absorbers are weak

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 163,290 miles

All flexy hoses have slight perishing.

High level brake light, few bulbs not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 152,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear no/plate has some water damage

Pass 9 Dec 2010 140,803 miles

50% of high level brake light working

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 130,091 miles

Couple of high level brake light bulbs not working.

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

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

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

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

wiper blades have lost a little of there performace.

Pass 17 Dec 2008 119,678 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007

2 of the high level brake light bulbs are not working. ( over 50 percent are working )

Pass 23 Dec 2006 93,164 miles

Advise Off Side track rod ball joint boot split. ( joint without play )

Few high level brake light bulbs are not working. (Over 50 percent still working)

Pass 24 Dec 2005 79,045 miles

near side front track rod end boot is split

two of the high level brake lights aren`t working.

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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X896 RGE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X896 RGE, 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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X896 RGE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 January 2001.

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