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Y247 LDD

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

274,923 mi
Last recorded274,923 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY247 LDD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 274,923 miles

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Fail 10 Jun 2016 274,588 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)

Nearside Stop lamp not working n/w when side lights on (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 11 Jun 2015 260,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jun 2015 260,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 247,943 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2013 230,500 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 May 2013 230,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 223,064 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2011 130,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all front top arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 18 Jun 2011 130,717 miles

all front top arm bushes starting to crack

Pass 26 Jun 2010 124,062 miles

front brake discs heavily worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 26 Jun 2010 124,062 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 23 Jun 2009 113,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Jun 2009 113,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2008 101,748 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 101,748 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 85,821 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 82,567 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 82,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2005 76,060 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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Y247 LDD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y247 LDD, 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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Y247 LDD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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