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Y203 VSK

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,405 mi
Last recorded144,405 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 VSK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 144,405 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 144,344 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2014 136,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2014 136,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 123,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2012 109,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

Fail 30 Mar 2012 109,140 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

engine under tray inscure

front and rear number plate slightly deterioated

nearside front wiper blade rubber torn slightly

Pass 17 Mar 2011 97,922 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

ehaust mounting at rear deteriorated

rear discs corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2010 84,846 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 66,714 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 66,714 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 56,939 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 56,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,586 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 37,887 miles

Front brake pads worn

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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Y203 VSK is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y203 VSK, 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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Y203 VSK is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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