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K15 VCH

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,033 mi
Last recorded177,033 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 VCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2024 177,033 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 171,582 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 171,580 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 166,373 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber outer casings loose

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section by engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 166,373 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine management light on

Front bumper damage

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Shock absorber outer casings loose

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front section by engine mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 160,914 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 160,912 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 155,934 miles

Engine management light on

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear shock outer casings loose

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 147,907 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 147,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 140,724 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 140,723 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2017 137,492 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 137,491 miles

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

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 131,592 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 126,372 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2014 117,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 117,356 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 111,022 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside headlight has slightly reduced light output.

Oil leak

Service light is on.

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 103,199 miles

Oil leak

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

cut in o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 8 Jan 2011 93,227 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 93,227 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 80,658 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)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 70,679 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,708 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,799 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 49,798 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 13 Jun 2006 43,597 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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K15 VCH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K15 VCH, 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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K15 VCH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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