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Y712 PKU

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

176,567 mi
Last recorded176,567 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY712 PKU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2021 176,567 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 161,468 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 145,933 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 137,938 miles

n/s/f outer driveshaft boot damaged - been repaired

some front brake judder + slight o/s/r

Pass 20 Jan 2017 132,243 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

slight movement on offside front track rod end rubber mounting

Fail 20 Jan 2017 132,243 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

slight movement on offside front track rod end rubber mounting

Pass 25 Jan 2016 122,653 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake pad clip not fitted correctly

offside front track rod end rubber mounting slightly worn

oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2016 122,607 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake pad clip not fitted correctly

offside front track rod end rubber mounting slightly worn

oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,760 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 110,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 100,852 miles

offside rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in both track rod end rubber mounts

Pass 25 Jan 2013 91,634 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,535 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 74,698 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 30 Jan 2010 69,190 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 63,575 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 57,657 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,513 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 49,692 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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Y712 PKU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 Y712 PKU, 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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Y712 PKU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 July 2001.

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