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Y673 PKY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2016
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,754 mi
Last recorded211,754 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY673 PKY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2016 211,754 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner side wall ()

both front back bottom arms back bush as slight movement in bush nearside and offside front

emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing

offside front tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 204,490 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2014 197,478 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar link rods rubbers wearing..

front brake discs wearing..

Fail 21 Jul 2014 197,478 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front anti roll bar link rods rubbers wearing..

front brake discs wearing..

Pass 26 Jul 2013 191,244 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 191,244 miles

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

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 16 Aug 2012 184,478 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 184,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Drivers wiper starting to smear

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 174,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 174,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside 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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Y673 PKY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Y673 PKY, 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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Y673 PKY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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