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Y278 AJH

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,515 mi
Last recorded156,515 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY278 AJH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 156,515 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear brakes binding slightly

nearside headlamp has slightly low light output

Pass 27 Sep 2016 151,068 miles

Nearside Front passenger window tinted

Offside Front drivers window tinted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 148,057 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 27 Sep 2014 146,636 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracked between tread

Pass 26 Jul 2013 142,570 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2012 138,114 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 138,111 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 134,880 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 130,304 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 122,110 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 108,521 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 108,518 miles

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

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 1 Aug 2007 94,441 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 94,441 miles

Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 72,383 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 72,383 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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Y278 AJH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y278 AJH, 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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Y278 AJH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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