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Y116 PBJ

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

214,564 mi
Last recorded214,564 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY116 PBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 214,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on outside edges and at 3 mil of tread

Fail 10 Aug 2020 214,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres are wearing on outside edges and at 3 mil of tread

Pass 4 Jun 2019 210,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer c.v gaiter starting to crack

Pass 17 May 2018 203,661 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to wear on inside edge

Pass 22 May 2017 191,617 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 177,119 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 170,348 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 162,684 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 154,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 141,361 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing on inside edges would recommend checking in 2500 miles

Pass 7 Jun 2011 120,420 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 116,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 116,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front tyres getting close to the legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2010 105,758 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 95,613 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2008 85,309 miles

nearside rear tyre needs checking in the next 2000 miles

Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,479 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 53,344 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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Y116 PBJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y116 PBJ, 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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Y116 PBJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 July 2001.

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