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Y746 DAB

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

190,609 mi
Last recorded190,609 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY746 DAB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019 190,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 183,917 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 178,953 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2016 171,836 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front n/s (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 171,836 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam front n/s (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working rear n/s (1.1.C.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working rear o/s (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front n/s (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit front o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 161,405 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 146,452 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slight contaminate.

Fail 27 Sep 2014 146,452 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slight contaminate.

Pass 7 May 2013 131,021 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 131,021 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 115,356 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 104,865 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 103,335 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 81,153 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 66,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 54,842 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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Y746 DAB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y746 DAB, 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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Y746 DAB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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