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Y779 TSL

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,015 mi
Last recorded148,015 miles
Recorded on24 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY779 TSL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2013 148,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 140,558 miles

Front wiper blades torn.

Nearside rear brake starting to stick

Pass 22 Jun 2011 129,680 miles

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

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)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 129,680 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside exterior mirror slightly loose.

Nearside trackrod end ball joint boot split and contains water.

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 121,038 miles

Both front wiper blade rubbers torn.

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox rear mount perished.

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

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

Passenger door mirror loose.

Pass 2 Jul 2009 110,943 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have slightly perished bushes.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 110,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Both front anti roll bar links have slightly perished bushes.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear sidelight, one bulb inoperative.

offside rear side light, one bulb inoperative.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 98,825 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 98,822 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside wiperblade starting to tear

Pass 20 Jun 2007 84,251 miles

both front flexi brake pipes starting to crack

Pass 15 Jun 2006 75,541 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 75,536 miles

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

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2005 66,179 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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Y779 TSL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y779 TSL, 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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Y779 TSL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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