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Y687 GPN

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

162,841 mi
Last recorded162,841 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY687 GPN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 162,841 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 143,791 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 139,762 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 139,762 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses deteriorating (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Turned off at time of test (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 132,526 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2015 122,406 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 110,817 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)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 110,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 100,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Jun 2012 90,290 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 90,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both front brake hose perished

offside front wing damaged but no sharp egdes

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,799 miles

oil leak from engine,n/s off engine/top.

Fail 10 Jun 2011 80,799 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

oil leak from engine,n/s off engine/top.

Fail 29 Oct 2010 78,286 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

c/l 117212

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,286 miles

c/l 117212

Pass 18 May 2009 76,022 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 72,747 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 61,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2006 51,955 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 51,955 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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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Y687 GPN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y687 GPN, 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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Y687 GPN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 17 May 2001.

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