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Y296 SJA

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

176,983 mi
Last recorded176,983 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY296 SJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 176,983 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 171,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 171,267 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 164,329 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 160,094 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 152,744 miles

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front brake flexi hoses slight cracking

right front antiroll bar link bush worn

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2016 140,957 miles

front brake discs corroded and worn

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 20 Dec 2014 133,193 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 126,109 miles

front tyres worn to excess

rear tyres 75% worn

Pass 5 Jan 2013 117,970 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 110,569 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 103,091 miles

all tyres worn to excess

Pass 24 Oct 2009 94,819 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 94,697 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 86,508 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 78,395 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 71,703 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 50,104 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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Y296 SJA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y296 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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What year was Y296 SJA registered?

Y296 SJA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 July 2001.

Is Y296 SJA safe to buy?

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