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Y129 XCW

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,206 mi
Last recorded154,206 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 XCW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 154,206 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 146,055 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 146,051 miles

Brake performance not tested near side front tyre worn (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 131,237 miles

brake pad warning wires broken

emissions too low for print out

engine mounting worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear silencer bracket missing

Fail 10 Aug 2016 131,235 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

brake pad warning wires broken

emissions too low for print out

engine mounting worn

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear silencer bracket missing

Pass 3 Aug 2015 112,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,629 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 94,618 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 83,479 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 83,475 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 79,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Outer sill, lower engine and lower vehicle covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2011 77,164 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Offside wiper blade poor

Oil leaking

Outer sill, under vehicle, upper and lower engine covers fitted

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 74,514 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,931 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,697 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 58,183 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 56,431 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 48,038 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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Y129 XCW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y129 XCW, 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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Y129 XCW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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