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Y358 TBJ

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,474 mi
Last recorded141,474 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY358 TBJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2016 141,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 141,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 141,446 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEAR

OFF SIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT WEAR

OFF SIDE FRONT TYRE INNER TREAD WEAR

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 2 Jan 2015 132,377 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 132,377 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 123,190 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELTS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 123,187 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELTS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 117,744 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Nov 2012 117,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre:- outer sidewall cracking.

Nearside Rear Tyre:- outer sidewall cracking.

Offside Rear Tyre:- outer sidewall cracking.

Fail 7 Nov 2012 117,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

near side front tyre cracking outter side wall also the the tyre tread edge inner & outter starting to wearing

near side front tyre tread 2mm

near side rear tyre cracking outter side wall and tyre tread

off side rear tyre cracking outter side wall

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,737 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 107,091 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 107,091 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2009 95,571 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 77,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 70,262 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 64,711 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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Y358 TBJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y358 TBJ, 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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Y358 TBJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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