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Y138 KJH

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,000 mi
Last recorded206,000 miles
Recorded on7 May 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 KJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2014 206,000 miles

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

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

brake sevo hose repaired

slight brake bind on nearside front

Fail 7 May 2014 206,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

brake sevo hose repaired

slight brake bind on nearside front

Pass 3 May 2013 182,582 miles

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

rear indicators faded

Fail 26 Apr 2013 182,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

rear indicators faded

Pass 20 Apr 2012 174,228 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 174,228 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 167,201 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 167,198 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 156,312 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 145,320 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 135,130 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside rear tyre swapped with spare

Fail 24 Apr 2008 135,130 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2007 129,218 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 125,789 miles

Unable to see some testable items due to extensive use of plastic covering

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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Y138 KJH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y138 KJH, 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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Y138 KJH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 April 2001.

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