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Y153 JLG

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,174 mi
Last recorded145,174 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY153 JLG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 145,174 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner position lamp in/op

Fail 29 Feb 2012 145,174 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear inner position lamp in/op

Pass 25 Feb 2011 128,062 miles

205/55 R16 - Offside front tyre nearing limit on edges

Both front flexi brake pipes slightly perished

Both rear indicators quite pale

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Rear brake discs rusty

Slight judder from Offside front brakes

Fail 25 Feb 2011 128,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

205/55 R16 - Offside front tyre nearing limit on edges

Both front flexi brake pipes slightly perished

Both rear indicators quite pale

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Rear brake discs rusty

Slight judder from Offside front brakes

Fail 19 Jan 2010 104,203 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 104,203 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 94,343 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 79,709 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 66,980 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 53,157 miles

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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Y153 JLG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y153 JLG, 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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Y153 JLG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 8 June 2001.

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