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2001 Audi A4 2.7L Petrol · X122 BRD

X122 BRD

2001 Audi A4 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 08 Feb 2001. Recorded mileage 120,208 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026.

Make & Model
AUDI A4
Year / Origin
2001 · Export Allocation
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Oct 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
120,208 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.7L
Reliability Guide
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Oct 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2001
Engine
2671cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2001 Audi A4 demonstrates stable roadworthiness with no defects recorded in its most recent MOT on 2025-10-09 at 120,208 miles. All prior tests from 2019 to 2024 also passed without issues, indicating consistent maintenance and no emerging mechanical concerns. The vehicle’s low mileage of 120,208 over 25 years equates to approximately 4,808 miles annually, reflecting infrequent use or extended periods of inactivity. This pattern suggests minimal wear on consumables but raises potential risks related to component stagnation, particularly in systems reliant on regular operation. The MOT history shows a clean record with no recurring faults, though gaps between tests—such as the 13-month interval between 2020-11-11 (118,905 miles) and 2021-10-28 (119,770 miles)—may indicate irregular servicing. The vehicle’s mileage increased by just 865 miles between 2020 and 2021, followed by a 2,000-mile rise over 33 months until 2024. These slow increments align with low usage but could signal prolonged inactivity, potentially affecting fluid systems, seals, and electrical components. The absence of corrosion or structural issues in the tests is reassuring, though not definitive. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of suspension components, including bushes and coil springs, which may degrade without regular stress. The low mileage also warrants checking for dry-rotted rubber parts, such as brake hoses or engine mounts, and verifying the condition of the exhaust system, which can corrode during inactivity. While the MOT data confirms no critical failures, the vehicle’s age and usage pattern necessitate a physical assessment to confirm the integrity of non-motored systems and address potential hidden wear from prolonged dormancy.
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X122 BRD Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
  • 120,208 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

X122 BRD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Audi A4 (X122 BRD) between October 2021 and October 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

X122 BRD Mileage History

  1. 28/10/2021119,770 mi
  2. 08/09/2024119,976 mi+206 mi
  3. 09/10/2025120,208 mi+232 mi

Average of roughly 111 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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