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Y776 PLK

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

255,987 mi
Last recorded255,987 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY776 PLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2017 255,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 249,512 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2016 249,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 249,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to center (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 6 Oct 2014 244,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 236,089 miles

both rear tyre are starting to wear low

engine light on

slight side to side play to the offside front wheel, poss. the trackrod end

Pass 24 Sep 2012 215,858 miles

engine management light on

rear discs worn/undercut

Fail 24 Sep 2012 215,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine management light on

rear discs worn/undercut

Pass 12 Oct 2011 195,603 miles

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

auto gearbox lights on dash flashing

engine management light on

Pass 4 Oct 2010 171,220 miles

engine managment light staying on

rear brake disc's are starting to undercut

slight side to side play at the offside front wheel

Pass 22 Sep 2009 142,010 miles

engine light staying on

slight play to the offside lower rear ball joint

small chip to the nearside of the windscreen

Fail 21 Sep 2009 142,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

engine light staying on

slight play to the offside lower rear ball joint

small chip to the nearside of the windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2008 121,518 miles

ENIGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ENGAGED

Pass 15 Oct 2007 109,574 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 85,824 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 66,114 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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Y776 PLK 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 Y776 PLK, 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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Y776 PLK is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 July 2001.

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