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Y126 SJM

2001 Audi A4

White Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,852 mi
Last recorded116,852 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY126 SJM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,852 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 107,345 miles

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

offside rear tyre outer sidewall wearing

Fail 6 Jan 2017 107,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall wearing

Pass 12 Jan 2016 102,262 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 102,260 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2015 101,506 miles

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

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

E M L warning lamp illuminated

Pass 10 Dec 2014 95,657 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 81,001 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 3 Dec 2012 80,837 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,054 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Nov 2010 64,860 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner plus outer edges

Pass 8 Oct 2009 57,073 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 57,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,059 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 44,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 44,329 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 40,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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Y126 SJM is a 2001 Audi A4 in White with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y126 SJM, 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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Y126 SJM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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