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Y686 KNE

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,873 mi
Last recorded117,873 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY686 KNE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 117,873 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 117,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 114,606 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 114,606 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 112,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 112,491 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 104,585 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 104,585 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 96,116 miles

all brake discs slight corrosion

Pass 27 Apr 2010 85,290 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 78,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 69,789 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 69,789 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2007 63,510 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 63,510 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2006 55,503 miles

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

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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Y686 KNE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y686 KNE, 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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Y686 KNE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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