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Y129 AAM

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

215,019 mi
Last recorded215,019 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY129 AAM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 215,019 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 202,683 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 182,350 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 170,564 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 170,563 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

brake pad warning light on

nearside front brake pad wire broken

Pass 16 Oct 2014 166,200 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 166,197 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 157,705 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 147,142 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2012 147,134 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 135,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 131,798 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,189 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/ mirror slightly damaged

Fail 9 Sep 2009 110,189 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/ mirror slightly damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2008 85,985 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 49,873 miles

all tyres low on tread

front pads getting low

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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Y129 AAM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y129 AAM, 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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Y129 AAM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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