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X972 BBW

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,532 mi
Last recorded166,532 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 BBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 166,532 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 154,108 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 154,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 148,386 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 138,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 138,818 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 130,111 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 123,840 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 119,086 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut which is one the limits. ( inner sidewall )

Pass 7 Jul 2010 113,498 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside track rod end looks to be lower in arm.

Rear brake discs corroding offside worst.

Fail 7 Jul 2010 113,498 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside track rod end looks to be lower in arm.

Rear brake discs corroding offside worst.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,725 miles

Nearside front drive shaft boot starting to leak.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on tread. Secondary tread grooves bands inner and outer edges are wearing smooth.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 97,159 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 97,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2007 84,569 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGES

BOTH REAR TYRE AT 1.6M

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/FRONT TRACK ROD END

Pass 24 Jul 2006 72,118 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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X972 BBW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X972 BBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X972 BBW registered?

X972 BBW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 January 2001.

Is X972 BBW safe to buy?

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