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Y715 MDB

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,898 mi
Last recorded140,898 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY715 MDB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 140,898 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers / Under-trays fitted

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Brakes, Exhaust, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle is Heavily Under-Sealed.

Fail 21 Nov 2019 140,898 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers / Under-trays fitted

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Brakes, Exhaust, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle is Heavily Under-Sealed.

Pass 10 Nov 2018 138,891 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2017 129,396 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 129,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 122,834 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 122,833 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 117,010 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 117,010 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2014 112,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2014 112,152 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2013 107,881 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Reistration plates have non standard lettering

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 107,881 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Reistration plates have non standard lettering

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2012 102,976 miles

ADVISE offside rear inner position lamp not working ADVISE REPLACEMENT multilamp assembly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Nov 2012 102,947 miles

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

ADVISE offside rear inner position lamp not working ADVISE REPLACEMENT multilamp assembly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 98,331 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 92,704 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 86,545 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 79,051 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 71,964 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 71,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear tyres starting to wear. †rear discs startingt to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,398 miles

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

rear tyres starting to wear. †rear discs startingt to corrode. †all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,285 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 68,285 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 MDB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y715 MDB, 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 MDB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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