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Y142 UOM

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

278,575 mi
Last recorded278,575 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY142 UOM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 278,575 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 276,279 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 274,008 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 271,868 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 268,982 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 263,746 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2015 263,746 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

off side and near side front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2014 257,792 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 257,788 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 252,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 25,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 248,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

wiper blades poor

Fail 14 Jan 2012 248,103 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 10 Jan 2011 232,136 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 219,590 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 219,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 190,626 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 190,626 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 156,653 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2007 156,653 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2006 125,419 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2006 125,380 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 118,853 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 118,848 miles

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

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

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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Y142 UOM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y142 UOM, 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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Y142 UOM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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