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Y58 LKU

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,655 mi
Last recorded186,655 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY58 LKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 186,655 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 186,653 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 178,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 178,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 169,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 150,680 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 150,666 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 134,884 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 120,382 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 120,382 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 97,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 95,315 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 95,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 90,209 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 79,983 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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Y58 LKU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y58 LKU, 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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What year was Y58 LKU registered?

Y58 LKU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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