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X899 HGF

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

218,643 mi
Last recorded218,643 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX899 HGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 218,643 miles

All front control arm bushes and balljoint deteriorated

Brake flexis deteriorating

Front brake discs worn

Minor leak of exhaust gases

Nearside outer cv boot showing signs of grease but no visible splits or tears

Nearside rear shock slight misting of oil

Nearside rear tyre perished and very close to limit

Offside rear tyre perished

Play In inner steering arms

Play in nearside and offside track rod ends

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear coils corroded

Slight play in rear whee bearings

Pass 16 Jan 2017 214,803 miles

Brake discs worn and corroded

Minor leak of exhaust gases rear

Nearside front cv boot deteriorated

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

Slight play offside front track rod end

Pass 11 Jan 2016 209,365 miles

Inner rack arms slight play

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

Nearside Front Tyre close to limit

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

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

Slight play in rear wheel bearings

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 200,055 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 185,064 miles

brake pad warening light on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 184,956 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pad warening light on

Pass 16 Jan 2013 169,505 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2013 169,396 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 151,551 miles

air bag light on

nearside front seat missing

Pass 22 Jan 2011 137,503 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 124,932 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 104,850 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 78,418 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 65,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 45,483 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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X899 HGF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X899 HGF, 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 X899 HGF registered?

X899 HGF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 January 2001.

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