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Y638 NLP

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,999 mi
Last recorded116,999 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY638 NLP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,999 miles

EML ON

Engine undertray loose

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES BACK BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust baffles

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

Offside Front wiper blade repaired but poorly, requires attention

Fail 27 Mar 2018 116,989 miles

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

EML ON

Engine undertray loose

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES BACK BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust baffles

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

Offside Front wiper blade repaired but poorly, requires attention

Pass 19 May 2017 114,137 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 114,137 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 109,298 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 104,278 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 94,812 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 92,951 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2013 92,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2012 85,094 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 78,793 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 78,791 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,621 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,639 miles

both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Feb 2009 62,639 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Feb 2008 56,380 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2008 56,379 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 49,288 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2006 41,968 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,968 miles

Nearside Front 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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Y638 NLP is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y638 NLP, 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 Y638 NLP registered?

Y638 NLP is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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