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Y617 JDN

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,353 mi
Last recorded172,353 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY617 JDN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 172,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 169,110 miles

all brake hose ferruels corroded

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorated slightly

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2018 169,110 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake hose ferruels corroded

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorated slightly

exhaust heat shield insecure

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 165,934 miles

all brake flexi hose ferrules corroded slightly

all front suspension arm bushes deteriorated slightly

front subframe corroded but not seriously weakend

Pass 10 Feb 2016

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

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2016

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 154,458 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 149,514 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 149,513 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Jan 2013 144,253 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre cracking on inner wall but no cords or ply showing

Fail 10 Dec 2012 144,046 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 138,329 miles

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

o/s rear tyre cut on outer wall but not through to cords

Pass 22 Nov 2010 132,661 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering belt starting to slip

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 127,512 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 127,512 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2008 121,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s rear hand brake lever sticking slightly

Fail 21 Dec 2008 121,309 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rear hand brake lever sticking slightly

Pass 29 Mar 2008 119,820 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2008 119,820 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering belt is noisey

timing belt is due for replacment emissions not done

Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,306 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 73,877 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2006 73,877 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear 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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Y617 JDN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y617 JDN, 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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Y617 JDN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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