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Y379 ERB

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,557 mi
Last recorded219,557 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY379 ERB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 219,557 miles

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

air bag light on

n/s door mirror

number plates

Fail 2 Sep 2011 219,557 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

air bag light on

n/s door mirror

number plates

Pass 2 Sep 2010 205,867 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning light on

both wiper blades split

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 192,102 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Sharpe edges o/s/r bumper BORDERLINE

condition of both number plates

n/s/f brake hose splitting BORDERLINE

uneven wear both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 2 Sep 2009 192,102 miles

Sharpe edges o/s/r bumper BORDERLINE

condition of both number plates

n/s/f brake hose splitting BORDERLINE

uneven wear both front tyres and only just legal 1.6mm

Pass 7 Aug 2008 176,845 miles

n/s/f indicator fading

o/s/r wheel arch borderline

rear number plate borderline

Fail 7 Aug 2008 176,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f indicator fading

o/s/r wheel arch borderline

rear number plate borderline

Pass 4 Sep 2007 159,303 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006
Pass 9 Aug 2005 121,700 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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Y379 ERB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y379 ERB, 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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Y379 ERB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 June 2001.

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