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Y552 LRX

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

162,212 mi
Last recorded162,212 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY552 LRX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2013 162,212 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 162,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 154,286 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 154,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 141,790 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 141,757 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front subframe building heavy corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2010 135,524 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 135,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

front tryes need replacing asap........

rear discs badly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 124,448 miles

Windscreen lightly chipped

Pass 25 Jul 2008 107,897 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 107,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 91,443 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 76,684 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

windscreen chipped

Fail 17 Jul 2006 76,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stonechips in windscreen

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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Y552 LRX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y552 LRX, 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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Y552 LRX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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