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Y404 OAJ

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,669 mi
Last recorded158,669 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 OAJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2019 158,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected front subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brake warning light on

Pass 24 Jul 2018 156,586 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive engine bed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 154,968 miles

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 154,958 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 153,377 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front engine bed (2.4.A.3)

o/s park brake effort low

wipers operate slowly

Pass 28 Jul 2015 151,428 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 151,425 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 148,253 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 148,246 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2013 145,640 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 145,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 141,911 miles

airbag light on

Fail 21 May 2012 141,911 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

airbag light on

Pass 24 May 2011 139,323 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2011 139,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 125,899 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 108,148 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 87,849 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 63,478 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 63,416 miles

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 55,266 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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Y404 OAJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y404 OAJ, 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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Y404 OAJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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