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Y661 TLF

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,522 mi
Last recorded192,522 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY661 TLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 192,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 192,520 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 177,642 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 177,642 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 171,481 miles

Offside Rear parking brake efficiency just met (low reading off side rear )

Pass 4 Jan 2016 166,467 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

items removed from drivers view

sills covered

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 166,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

items removed from drivers view

sills covered

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 160,650 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 160,650 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 151,282 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 151,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 21 Dec 2012 140,267 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 140,267 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 127,478 miles

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

Rear doors wont open.

Fail 23 Dec 2011 127,478 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear doors wont open.

Pass 24 Dec 2010 118,729 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2010 118,729 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 109,507 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 93,766 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 80,321 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 68,301 miles

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

Nearside 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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Y661 TLF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y661 TLF, 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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Y661 TLF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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