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DB86 BAS

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

275,143 mi
Last recorded275,143 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB86 BAS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 275,143 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light ion

Fail 19 Jun 2015 275,131 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine warning light ion

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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DB86 BAS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 DB86 BAS, 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 DB86 BAS registered?

DB86 BAS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 June 2001.

Is DB86 BAS safe to buy?

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