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Y716 NLW

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,593 mi
Last recorded132,593 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY716 NLW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 132,593 miles

near side headlamp insecure but with bonnet closed is secure

Fail 16 Mar 2017 132,593 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side headlamp insecure but with bonnet closed is secure

Pass 4 Mar 2016 128,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 124,421 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 121,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 117,828 miles

air bag warning light on

near side rear tyre 2.0mm

Fail 14 Mar 2013 117,828 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

air bag warning light on

near side rear tyre 2.0mm

Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,382 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 115,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Mar 2011 113,056 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 110,207 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 110,207 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 107,893 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 105,446 miles

off side mirror cracked

Fail 21 Feb 2008 105,446 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side mirror cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2006 85,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y716 NLW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y716 NLW, 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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Y716 NLW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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