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Y412 LJO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,053 mi
Last recorded204,053 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY412 LJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 204,053 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2019 204,053 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 194,795 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 194,795 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 181,729 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 181,729 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine cover fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2015 170,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 166,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 149,510 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 136,279 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 128,263 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 128,193 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine lumpy at idle

oil level just on minimum

Pass 4 Jun 2010 117,458 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 108,250 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 98,410 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 90,422 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 90,422 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,063 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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Y412 LJO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y412 LJO, 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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Y412 LJO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 June 2001.

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