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Y678 OTL

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

218,574 mi
Last recorded218,574 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY678 OTL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 218,574 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 206,587 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 206,557 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog not working (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 181,188 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil residue around rear diff

Fail 7 Jul 2016 181,186 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine and under-tray damaged and insecure

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

oil residue around rear diff

Pass 7 Jul 2015 163,474 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 146,523 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 138,540 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 127,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 115,892 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 107,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 98,466 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,965 miles

corrosionb front disc edges

small hole O/S drive boot

Pass 2 May 2007 78,045 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 May 2006 68,578 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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Y678 OTL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 Y678 OTL, 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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Y678 OTL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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