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Y38 XGA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

183,485 mi
Last recorded183,485 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY38 XGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 183,485 miles

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light continuously on including lights (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 183,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light continuously on including lights (4.9.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 169,863 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 161,086 miles

All brake discs worn and corroded

Allfront control arm bushes perishing

Both rear tyres perished

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

Front brake flexis deteriorated

Front plate damaged

Oil leak

Play in offside front arb link

Rear brake flexis deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2017 161,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated due to damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s and o/s (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front brake discs are corroding and scored

front brakes have slight fluctuation -

front brakes have slight fluctuation -

imobiliser is intermitantly affecting indicators

n/s and o/s front top suspension arms , bushes are deterioated and have play

n/s/r tyre is close to the limit !

o/s/r brake slight fluctuation

rear brake discs are corroding

rear registration plate is fading

o/s/f tyre on legal limit ! shoulders bald !!

Pass 12 Mar 2016 147,752 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2016 147,017 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

heat shield insecure

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 119,097 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 99,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 99,759 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 93,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

engine management light on

exhaust is corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 81,276 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,783 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 68,782 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 63,279 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 63,275 miles

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

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

o/s/f spot light inop & broken

Pass 26 Nov 2008 56,749 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 49,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 42,126 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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Y38 XGA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 Y38 XGA, 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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Y38 XGA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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