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Y159 SPS

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,411 mi
Last recorded109,411 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 109,411 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 103,331 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2013 94,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 94,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2012 77,639 miles

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

middle exhaust corroding

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front brake hose cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear suspension bushes cracking

Fail 25 May 2012 77,565 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside front brake hose cracking

offside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

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

middle exhaust corroding

offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

rear suspension bushes cracking

Pass 22 Jun 2011 77,212 miles

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

corrosion to front brake discs

nail in osr tyre

rear exhaust hear shield insecure

Pass 8 Jul 2010 72,244 miles

front wipers torn

osr brake hose starting to perish

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 7 Jul 2010 72,244 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wipers torn

osr brake hose starting to perish

rear discs corroded and pads low

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,121 miles

exhaust sleeves starting to corrode

rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

Fail 27 Aug 2008 62,064 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front wipers torn

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight corrosion to exhaust system(no leaks)

slight play in rear anti roll bar link pin rods

Pass 27 Aug 2008 62,064 miles

both front wipers torn

rear brake discs starting to corrode

slight corrosion to exhaust system(no leaks)

slight play in rear anti roll bar link pin rods

Pass 6 Sep 2007 56,453 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 50,643 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y159 SPS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel 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 Y159 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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What year was Y159 SPS registered?

Y159 SPS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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