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Y738 TKP

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

186,855 mi
Last recorded186,855 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 TKP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 186,855 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four brake discs are slightly corroded

n/s/r link bar rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2014 186,855 miles

all four brake discs are slightly corroded

n/s/r link bar rubber bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 180,547 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 180,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive 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)

coolant leak rear cylinder head plastic housing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 160,891 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2010 141,705 miles

front and rear discs corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 126,928 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 126,924 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2008 115,855 miles

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

windscreen damaged on nearside

Fail 13 Mar 2008 115,855 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

windscreen damaged on nearside

Fail 8 Mar 2007 94,213 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 94,213 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 80,501 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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Y738 TKP is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 Y738 TKP, 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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What year was Y738 TKP registered?

Y738 TKP is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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