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Y703 BSF

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,754 mi
Last recorded146,754 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 BSF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside body sill cover slightly insecure.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pad warning light is on.

Fail 7 Apr 2017 146,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low aim is far too low. (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low aim is far too low. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside body sill cover slightly insecure.

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pad warning light is on.

Pass 15 Mar 2016 144,336 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2016 144,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2015 139,567 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 139,543 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 134,313 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2014 134,296 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 126,683 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both rear shock absorbers very weak

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 126,683 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both rear shock absorbers very weak

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 117,458 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear brake discs corroded .air bag light on .

Fail 21 Mar 2012 117,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear brake discs corroded .air bag light on .

Pass 15 Mar 2011 110,369 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 110,347 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 103,935 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 96,932 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 85,714 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 74,481 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 74,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 62,543 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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Y703 BSF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y703 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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Y703 BSF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 31 March 2001.

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