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X972 GVV

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

222,623 mi
Last recorded222,623 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX972 GVV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 222,623 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 220,600 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 214,360 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 214,360 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 206,648 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 206,640 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 199,683 miles

corrosion to all brake discs.

corrosion to exhaust.

corrosion to fuel tank straps.

corrosion to suspension compnents.

front drop links bushes in poor condition.

n/s/f spot lamp not working.

one L.E.D off on center brake light.

rear suspension bushes in very poor condition.

rear washer not working.

slight oil leaks.

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing.

various body trims missing.

Pass 27 Oct 2011 193,112 miles

corrosion to suspension components.

door trims missing.

exhaust in poor condition.

rear washer inop.

slight run out to rear tyres.

various body damage.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 186,700 miles

body damage.

corrsion suspension units.

exhaust poor condition.

power steering pipes poor condition.

slight wear reae axle bushes.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 179,403 miles

slight corrsion to exhaust.

Pass 23 Oct 2008 163,479 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 141,977 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 141,977 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 125,232 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 104,262 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 GVV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel 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 GVV, 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 X972 GVV registered?

X972 GVV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 January 2001.

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