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Y386 KFJ

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

198,509 mi
Last recorded198,509 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY386 KFJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2017 198,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush rear (2.5.B.2b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 189,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Mar 2015 177,712 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 177,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 168,262 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight brake bind nearside front

Fail 10 Mar 2014 168,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight brake bind nearside front

Pass 8 Apr 2013 160,405 miles

NSF bottom suspension arm inner rear bush has movement under load.

OSF outer cv boot twisted.

OSF tyre very low on inner edge.

Oil leak.

Fail 6 Apr 2013 160,296 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

NSF bottom suspension arm inner rear bush has movement under load.

OSF outer cv boot twisted.

OSF tyre very low on inner edge.

OSR tyre, inner and outer sidewalls damaged, and below limit on outer edges.

Oil leak.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 155,753 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edgers

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 155,753 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edgers

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 21 Mar 2011 151,106 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bump stops splitt

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres have some sidewall damage

Fail 9 Mar 2011 150,521 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear bump stops splitt

o/s/r and n/s/f tyres have some sidewall damage

Pass 15 Mar 2010 146,468 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 146,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 141,250 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 136,921 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 136,921 miles

Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 132,556 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 125,625 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 125,625 miles

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

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y386 KFJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 Y386 KFJ, 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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Y386 KFJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 May 2001.

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