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Y688 AAB

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,258 mi
Last recorded138,258 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY688 AAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 138,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 138,255 miles

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

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

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

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

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

***coolant header tank cracked.***

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 130,647 miles

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Fail 21 Oct 2016 130,647 miles

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

under trays fitted preventing full inspection of brake and fuel lines

Pass 17 Oct 2015 123,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 116,545 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 111,854 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 106,572 miles

advise traction controll light on

Fail 17 Oct 2012 106,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise traction controll light on

Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,458 miles

traction control light on

Pass 4 Oct 2010 95,773 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 89,689 miles

Slight play nearside & offside front track rod end rubber bonding

Wipers could be improved

Pass 6 Oct 2008 82,362 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 82,362 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 75,062 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 70,615 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 62,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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Y688 AAB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 Y688 AAB, 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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Y688 AAB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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