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Y176 NBY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

178,651 mi
Last recorded178,651 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY176 NBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 178,651 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 178,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear light cluster insecure

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 170,095 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Oct 2016 160,605 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 152,209 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 152,209 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

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

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 145,090 miles

ns headlamp beam image poor

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 138,939 miles

near side headlamp output poor

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 138,939 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side headlamp output poor

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 131,911 miles

near side headlamp poor

off side rear brake binding

Fail 6 Nov 2012 131,911 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side rear brake binding

near side headlamp poor

Pass 12 Sep 2011 124,137 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 112,238 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 97,545 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,977 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 59,265 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 47,275 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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Y176 NBY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y176 NBY, 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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Y176 NBY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y176 NBY safe to buy?

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