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Y313 BCL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

179,319 mi
Last recorded179,319 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY313 BCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 179,319 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2013 156,959 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Oct 2012 149,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2012 149,844 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2011 140,844 miles

ALL TYRE SIDEWALLS DAMAGED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DIFFERENT COLOUR NO PLATE BULBS FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 140,844 miles

ALL TYRE SIDEWALLS DAMAGED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DIFFERENT COLOUR NO PLATE BULBS FITTED

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 127,472 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to wear

both wipers starting to split

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/r light lens starting to deteriorate

o/s/r hand brake cable starting to fray

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight oil leak on engine

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Fail 21 Jun 2010 127,472 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes starting to wear

both wipers starting to split

n/s/f brake hose perished

n/s/r light lens starting to deteriorate

o/s/r hand brake cable starting to fray

slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall

slight oil leak on engine

unable to check n/s/r seat belt due to child seat

Pass 22 Jun 2009 115,715 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 105,776 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 105,752 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 95,129 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 135,308 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 135,308 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y313 BCL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 Y313 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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What year was Y313 BCL registered?

Y313 BCL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2001.

Is Y313 BCL safe to buy?

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