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Y789 NLB

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,958 mi
Last recorded161,958 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY789 NLB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 161,958 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tyre

Oil leak ()

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

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

engine light on dash

engine undercover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Feb 2016 153,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower arm rear inner bush started to deteriorate

Fail 3 Feb 2016 153,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 13.83 % max 0.02 (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort o kg recorded (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Engine light on

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

Nearside Front Lower arm rear inner bush started to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit

Pass 2 Feb 2015 144,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 144,640 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp illuminated.

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 134,086 miles

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

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

Nearside and offside front flexi hoses started to split

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear exhaust blowing around tail pipe

Fail 7 Feb 2014 133,731 miles

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front flexi hoses started to split

Offside rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear exhaust blowing around tail pipe

Pass 25 Feb 2013 120,022 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Small stonechip on n/side of windscreen. N/side front tyre on 2mm in centre. Surface cracks in o/side front tyre sidewalls.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 107,326 miles

Front number plate cracked but secure and readable from 20m.

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

Rear discs corroded to such an extent that the surface is breaking up. efficiency is good due to rough disc surface.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 95,555 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

sufaces of rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,556 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 72,388 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 59,556 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 59,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,187 miles

N/side rear tyre tread on limit on inner edge. o/side rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit. V slight play in both rear wheel bearings. check brake pad condition at next service.

Pass 28 Feb 2006 31,699 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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Y789 NLB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y789 NLB, 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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Y789 NLB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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