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Y642 BFX

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,087 mi
Last recorded200,087 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY642 BFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 200,087 miles

n/s/r shocker dust cover damaged

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 188,674 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 18 Oct 2014 178,740 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 178,740 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2013 170,011 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 156,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2012 156,248 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2011 140,797 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 130,274 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 130,274 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 119,136 miles

Accidental damage carried out to O/S/F wing

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

Large plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fuel and brake pipes in places.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 103,653 miles

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

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

boot area full no inspection

oil level low

undershields fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2008 103,650 miles

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

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

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

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

boot area full no inspection

oil level low

undershields fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2007 89,731 miles

General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places

Large plastic trim fitted to under side of vehicle.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fuel and brake pipes in places.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 79,820 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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Y642 BFX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y642 BFX, 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 Y642 BFX registered?

Y642 BFX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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