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Y597 EAG

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

60,810 mi
Last recorded60,810 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY597 EAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 60,810 miles

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated various (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated mouse damage (4.11 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion setting into suspension components

engine bay covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

slight perishing to tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,850 miles

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under cover fitted obs curing some components

slight mouse damage to wiring loom

Fail 23 Mar 2021 58,850 miles

Coil spring corroded various (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under cover fitted obs curing some components

slight mouse damage to wiring loom

Pass 25 Mar 2020 56,929 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension parts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight damage to under bonnet wiring

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,705 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under bonnet damage due to mouse or rat (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 52,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated under bonnet damage due to mouse or rat (4.11 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 48,215 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Mar 2017 43,844 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 43,844 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,026 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

front discs and pads next service

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 32,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play detected in front steering and suspension

Pass 11 Mar 2013 27,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 25,453 miles

front have shoulder wear

Pass 17 Mar 2011 24,267 miles

esp light on

Pass 1 Mar 2010 23,961 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 23,063 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 23,063 miles

Nearside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,132 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,461 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,212 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 15,200 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 15,200 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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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Y597 EAG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y597 EAG, 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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Y597 EAG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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