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Y229 BLS

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

179,097 mi
Last recorded179,097 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY229 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 179,097 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f just passing (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 179,097 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f just passing (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 173,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just passing low mot criteria (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passing low mot criteria (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 173,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases just passing low mot criteria (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just passing low mot criteria (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 166,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise brake light check lights were flickering before test

Pass 30 Oct 2013 158,156 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 146,678 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 135,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 135,747 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 22 Oct 2010 125,335 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 115,733 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 105,134 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 96,678 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 88,696 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 78,638 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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Y229 BLS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y229 BLS, 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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Y229 BLS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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