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Y542 JFO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,521 mi
Last recorded161,521 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 JFO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 161,521 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 158,682 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 155,460 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 141,307 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 124,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 117,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

headlight washers not working

Fail 2 Feb 2012 117,183 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

headlight washers not working

Pass 28 Jan 2011 110,288 miles

o/s/r drop link slight wear . n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose slightly perished. slight wear in o/s/f suspension arms . rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2011 110,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

o/s/r drop link slight wear . n/s/f and o/s/f brake hose slightly perished. slight wear in o/s/f suspension arms . rear tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2010 102,236 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 88,905 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 88,905 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 83,453 miles

o/s/f tyre looks low pressure

Pass 20 Jun 2007 74,442 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 74,367 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,519 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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Y542 JFO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,671cc 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 Y542 JFO, 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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Y542 JFO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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