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X972 DGM

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,738 mi
Last recorded181,738 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 DGM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 181,738 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to (0) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 181,738 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights set to (0) ()

Pass 19 May 2019 157,918 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Set to 0 ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 153,537 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 153,537 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 152,708 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 137,464 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 127,294 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2010 119,595 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 113,872 miles

Engine Management Light Is On

Pass 3 Jan 2009 108,275 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 102,898 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 94,981 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 94,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 91,186 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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X972 DGM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DGM, 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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X972 DGM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 January 2001.

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