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Y774 BWP

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,797 mi
Last recorded164,797 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY774 BWP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 164,797 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 164,785 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (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))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak front of engine ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 156,316 miles

Offside Rear lens holed, but not showing white light

Fail 23 Feb 2017 156,316 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear lens holed, but not showing white light

Pass 23 Jun 2016 145,336 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 145,336 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2015 138,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 133,839 miles

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

front and rear brake discs rusty,brake pad low warning light on,no oil in engine at start of test.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 133,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs rusty,brake pad low warning light on,no oil in engine at start of test.

Pass 21 Oct 2012 127,805 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 127,805 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 113,235 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 113,235 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 98,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 81,909 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,603 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,639 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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Y774 BWP is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y774 BWP, 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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Y774 BWP is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 July 2001.

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