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Y715 GKV

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,246 mi
Last recorded185,246 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 GKV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 May 2018 185,246 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Missfire

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Bumper Damaged And Parts Missing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 174,882 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 174,882 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f o/s/f (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r o/s/r (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s/r o/s/r (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 163,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 157,467 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 151,822 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 151,822 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 146,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 141,755 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 136,819 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f wiper blades starting to split

Pass 1 Mar 2010 131,191 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 125,018 miles

o/s rear tyre worn to limit.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 117,866 miles

Both rear tyres worn smooth, inner edge.

Pass 16 Mar 2007 105,491 miles

rear tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2006 90,540 miles

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

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

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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Y715 GKV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y715 GKV, 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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Y715 GKV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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