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Y4 AKM

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,372 mi
Last recorded161,372 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 AKM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 161,372 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2017 161,369 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 157,929 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 151,452 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 151,452 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 146,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake fluid low

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear shock absorber casing insecure

offside rear sill corroded

slight oil leak offside front inner drive shaft

Pass 14 May 2013 141,563 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2013 141,563 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 108,563 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 126,578 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 117,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 110,924 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 106,886 miles

Rust to o/s/r wheel arch.

Slight play in n/s/r anti-roll-bar drop-link.

Pass 2 May 2007 102,629 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 102,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R tyre worn to 3mm.

O/S/R tyre wirn to legal limit (1.6mm)

Slight play in N/S/R anti roll bar drop link.

Pass 24 Apr 2006 97,141 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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Y4 AKM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y4 AKM, 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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Y4 AKM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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