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Y143 JFJ

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,083 mi
Last recorded117,083 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY143 JFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2016 117,083 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2016 117,009 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,290 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)

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Fail 1 Oct 2015 107,290 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

undertrays and engine covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 2 Oct 2014 99,216 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 99,216 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,573 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 93,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 86,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,456 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 69,953 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 69,953 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 62,165 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 60,768 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,297 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,906 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)

Oil leak

drivers side rear tyre sidewall scuffed

front and rear number plate lettering faded

front wipers smearing slightly

lowtone horn inop

passengers side rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 16 Apr 2007 50,906 miles

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

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

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

drivers side front tyre sidewall scuffed

drivers side rear tyre sidewall scuffed

front wipers smearing screen slightly

low tone horn inop

Pass 21 Apr 2006 43,843 miles

both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

lowtone horn inop

rear anti-roll bar mounting bush collar n/s/r cracked

vacum hose on inlet manifold split

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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Y143 JFJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y143 JFJ, 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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Y143 JFJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 April 2001.

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