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X989 PWL

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

223,474 mi
Last recorded223,474 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 PWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 223,474 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 223,390 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 205,669 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 191,913 miles

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2 bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate bulbs dim

Fail 17 Nov 2017 191,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 2 bulbs not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate bulbs dim

Pass 18 Nov 2016 172,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

oil leak from engine

Pass 18 Nov 2015 164,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush linkage (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear childseat fitter

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint linkage (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

center stop lamp has 2 bulbs not working

Fail 17 Nov 2015 164,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush linkage (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear childseat fitter

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint linkage (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn badly on outer edge

center stop lamp has 2 bulbs not working

Pass 20 Nov 2014 151,836 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 151,836 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

rear wiper torn

Pass 23 Oct 2013 139,644 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 139,642 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 May 2012 125,941 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag lamp illuminated

nearside front fog lamp not working

Fail 23 May 2012 125,902 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

airbag lamp illuminated

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 25 Mar 2011 116,890 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 105,088 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 105,088 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 92,802 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 92,802 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,542 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,226 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 71,226 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,251 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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X989 PWL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X989 PWL, 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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X989 PWL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 January 2001.

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