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A16 OLJ

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,564 mi
Last recorded152,564 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 OLJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 152,564 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease but not split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear beam bushes starting to perish / slight play n/s

Pass 21 Oct 2015 151,948 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 146,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 20 Aug 2013 139,971 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 130,958 miles

front brakes inbalanced

slight brake judder on road test

towing eletrics braket adrift

Pass 23 Aug 2011 118,425 miles

n/s/f side light dim

Pass 18 Mar 2010 106,706 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 106,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2009 102,413 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 102,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2008 100,003 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 96,915 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 166,258 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 166,258 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 31 May 2005 131,602 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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A16 OLJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue 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 A16 OLJ, 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 A16 OLJ registered?

A16 OLJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2001.

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