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Y295 SJA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,469 mi
Last recorded117,469 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY295 SJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 117,469 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,477 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly down

Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,477 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake effort slightly down

Nearside Rear tyre waering on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2018 110,156 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

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

handbrake readings only just met

under trays fitted

Pass 17 May 2017 107,755 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 107,755 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 104,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 May 2015 102,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 99,738 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,382 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 94,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 90,659 miles

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

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 Jun 2010 88,022 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 83,240 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 76,667 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 69,758 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 69,756 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 57,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 52,477 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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Y295 SJA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y295 SJA, 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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Y295 SJA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 August 2001.

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