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N88 GEN

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

193,498 mi
Last recorded193,498 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 GEN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 193,498 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/f/s front top armes play bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 193,496 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/f/s front top armes play bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2015 193,476 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre exhaust system slightly corroded

front wiper blades split

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear suspension coil spriongs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 190,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2013 190,369 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2012 176,182 miles

advise near side front washer jet blocked

Fail 11 Dec 2012 176,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

advise near side front washer jet blocked

Pass 22 Dec 2011 163,764 miles

advise both front inner drive shaft gaitors split leaking grease

advise wiper blades smeering screen

Fail 22 Dec 2011 163,764 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

advise both front inner drive shaft gaitors split leaking grease

advise wiper blades smeering screen

unable to carry out brake test due to brake fluid leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 142,909 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 127,185 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 105,074 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 105,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 89,548 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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N88 GEN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N88 GEN, 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 N88 GEN registered?

N88 GEN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is N88 GEN safe to buy?

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