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Y487 NLC

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,254 mi
Last recorded198,254 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY487 NLC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 198,254 miles

Both rear wheel bearings slight play

Front wipers split

N/s/r wheel buckled

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Aug 2015 175,692 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads very thin on limit

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear coil springs corroding

engine under tray fitted

n/s/f outer c.v. boot heavily perished

o/s/r middle brake flexi hose perishing

Pass 20 Aug 2014 161,701 miles

oil leak

part of centre stop lamp not working

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 20 Aug 2014 161,701 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

part of centre stop lamp not working

play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Aug 2014 161,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs badly worn and corroded

front cv boots perished

Pass 16 Aug 2013 147,903 miles

Offside rear tyre has cut on the inside sidewall

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 147,903 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cut on the inside sidewall

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2012 135,705 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 122,337 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 112,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 101,160 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,839 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 74,885 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 66,467 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear no. plate poor condition

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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Y487 NLC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 Y487 NLC, 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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Y487 NLC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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