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Y138 NLP

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,258 mi
Last recorded80,258 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 NLP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 80,258 miles

eml light on dash

rear antiroll bar cracked on collars

rear brake flexy hoses starting to perish

Pass 7 Nov 2013 69,139 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 61,780 miles

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 20 Nov 2012 61,780 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light illuminated

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 51,308 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2010 44,135 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 38,529 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 27,602 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Nov 2007 15,138 miles

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2007 16,380 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2006 6,279 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 6,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 5,741 miles

sump and under car covers fitted

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 NLP is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y138 NLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y138 NLP registered?

Y138 NLP is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y138 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y138 NLP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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