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Y517 OBN

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,167 mi
Last recorded129,167 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 OBN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2013 129,167 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edgeclose to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Jan 2013 129,022 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

all 4 flexi brake hoses perrished close to excessive

Pass 4 Feb 2012 120,284 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 113,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

both rear tyres wearing low

slight brake bind offside rear

slight cut in tread of offside rear tyre

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2011 113,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 front upper suspension arm inner bushes starting to split

both rear tyres wearing low

nearside wiperblade poor condition

slight brake bind offside rear

slight cut in tread of offside rear tyre

slight damage to outer sidewall of nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2010 104,448 miles

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

both front brake hoses deteriorating

light scuffing to offside of windscreen

sidewall damage to offside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2009 96,064 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine management lamp on

Pass 25 Jan 2008 87,685 miles

Drivers rear light lens has a build up of condensation.

Front wipers are split at the ends.

Passenger door mirror is slightly insecure.

Passenger front fog light has a build up of condensation.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 79,152 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 73,662 miles

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

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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Y517 OBN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y517 OBN, 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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Y517 OBN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 2001.

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