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Y149 SPS

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,207 mi
Last recorded95,207 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY149 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 95,207 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,246 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 91,246 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 86,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 86,911 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 82,252 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2014 82,252 miles

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 78,332 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,332 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,855 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 74,855 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 69,469 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 65,602 miles

ems lamp on.

offside rear disc and pads discoloured through heat absorbsion.

Fail 13 Jul 2010 65,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ems lamp on.

offside rear disc and pads discoloured through heat absorbsion.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 63,686 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 63,685 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 May 2008 59,428 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 59,428 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light is on

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

Pass 10 May 2007 55,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 52,614 miles

o/s/f wiper poor condition /n/s/f brake slightly sticking

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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Y149 SPS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y149 SPS, 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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Y149 SPS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 May 2001.

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