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Y183 KAG

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,573 mi
Last recorded162,573 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY183 KAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 162,573 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Inner Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gear box (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 158,831 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad wear indicator light on (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and insecure (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 144,354 miles

Both front tyres low tread.

Fail 24 Aug 2015 144,347 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively damaged both (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

engine covers and undertrays

oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,094 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Aug 2014 131,094 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Aug 2013 116,315 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 116,063 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,401 miles

front anti-roll bar linkages have worn bushes.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 100,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front anti-roll bar linkages have worn bushes.

Pass 22 Aug 2011 88,328 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 88,226 miles

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

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,223 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 64,969 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,621 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 45,187 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 37,601 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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Y183 KAG 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 64.7%.

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 Y183 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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Y183 KAG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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