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Y506 EAN

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,003 mi
Last recorded102,003 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY506 EAN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 102,003 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays

Fail 23 Jan 2020 102,003 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays

Pass 5 Dec 2018 100,360 miles

Front no plate cracked

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wet test

Pass 6 Dec 2017 98,327 miles

Front no plate cracked

Rear no plate discolour

rear flexi brake hoses perishing

screen chipped

Fail 20 Nov 2017 98,285 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

frt no plate cracked & discolour

rear no plate discolour

screen chipped

Pass 12 Feb 2016 92,719 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2016 92,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,866 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 89,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 86,069 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 5 Feb 2013 82,587 miles

both front tyres getting low

damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall (no canvass).

nearside front track-rod end dust cover showing signs of wear

Pass 11 Jan 2012 78,621 miles

gaiter on n/s track rod end split

Fail 10 Jan 2012 78,621 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

gaiter on n/s track rod end split

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,511 miles

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

offside rear indicator starting to flash white

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Fail 12 Jan 2011 75,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre on the legal limit

offside rear indicator starting to flash white

offside rear tyre nearing limit

Pass 31 Dec 2009 73,785 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 73,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,128 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 72,128 miles

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

both front and n/s rear tyres on limit

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,513 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 68,513 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 57,718 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic cover over door sill

vehicle fitted with plastic undertrays

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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Y506 EAN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y506 EAN, 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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Y506 EAN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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