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Y311 BCL

2001 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

112,250 mi
Last recorded112,250 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY311 BCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 112,250 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 112,250 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 104,641 miles

nearside rear brake slight binding

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 96,598 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,168 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 89,168 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 9 Aug 2012 82,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 82,216 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 73,303 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 73,303 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2010 66,016 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,709 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,709 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n-s wiper blade split

Pass 1 May 2008 49,150 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 49,150 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,886 miles

Both outer cv boots cracking

Both rear discs corroding

Rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,491 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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Y311 BCL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y311 BCL, 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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Y311 BCL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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