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Y136 MWL

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

187,249 mi
Last recorded187,249 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY136 MWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 187,249 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2023 187,249 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 180,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 180,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 171,393 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 165,472 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 159,432 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 159,432 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 149,981 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 140,472 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 140,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 132,559 miles

o/s/f n/s/f o/s r tyres worn on edges

Fail 12 Oct 2016 132,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f n/s/f o/s r tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 122,131 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 122,131 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 117,858 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 117,858 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 107,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 99,393 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 95,867 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 91,831 miles

cover sills fitted

front to rear brake pipes covered over

Pass 7 Jun 2010 88,197 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 83,969 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 78,779 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 78,779 miles

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

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

o/s wiper blade torn

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,748 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 54,340 miles

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

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

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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Y136 MWL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 Y136 MWL, 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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Y136 MWL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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