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Y178 KAG

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,566 mi
Last recorded124,566 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 KAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 124,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated allow grease to weep out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp light output is less then 50% (dimmed and blackened).

Fail 9 Nov 2018 124,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush is excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure mounting brackets are broken (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorated allow grease to weep out. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear registration plate lamp light output is less then 50% (dimmed and blackened).

Steering malfunction warning light is illuminated but hydraulic system functions.

Pass 4 Nov 2017 117,523 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,324 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 104,324 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear flexis (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 98,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 98,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 97,544 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 96,349 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 86,535 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 76,321 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 72,803 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 66,279 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,867 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 49,093 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,206 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 31,640 miles

ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY AND CORRODED .

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE .

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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Y178 KAG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 Y178 KAG, 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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Y178 KAG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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