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Y679 BSF

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

202,601 mi
Last recorded202,601 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY679 BSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 202,601 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 202,601 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 191,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 191,834 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 184,697 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 2 Jul 2015 176,877 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 176,632 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 168,531 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 168,531 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 163,485 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 163,485 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 156,014 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 156,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 147,253 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 147,219 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 138,957 miles

The front number plate is cracked but remains secure and legible.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 138,957 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

The front number plate is cracked but remains secure and legible.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 130,762 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 121,087 miles

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

The rear silencer has a corroded support bracker but is still adequately supported.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 108,589 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 108,524 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 97,362 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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Y679 BSF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y679 BSF, 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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Y679 BSF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 7 March 2001.

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