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Y279 KGX

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,226 mi
Last recorded186,226 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY279 KGX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 186,226 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 186,226 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 186,220 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 179,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 168,868 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 159,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2014 159,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 152,460 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 142,677 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 138,346 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 138,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 130,599 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 120,207 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 113,023 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 104,192 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 104,104 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

The brake fluid level appears to be overfilled. The offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate.Slight indifference within the rear service brakes rate of change

Pass 25 Apr 2006 97,769 miles

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

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

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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Y279 KGX 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 76.5%.

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 Y279 KGX, 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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Y279 KGX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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