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Y796 KAN

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,956 mi
Last recorded136,956 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY796 KAN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 136,956 miles

both front top arms bush worn

both rear tie bars corroded

brakes poor

minor oil leak

o/s/f mirror glass damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2020 127,879 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2020 127,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2019 123,369 miles

both front track rod end has play on limit

Pass 30 Oct 2018 119,399 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 115,159 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 110,138 miles

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

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

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

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

both front antiroll bar drop links worn

exhaust system corroded

grease around both outer cv gaiters

scratch in front screen

Pass 21 Sep 2015 104,757 miles

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)

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 99,071 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Outer sill covers fitted

Slight damage to both front tyre outer side walls

Surface corrosion to all rear suspension components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,050 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front brake hoses are perrished

rear discs are coroaded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system is coroded

low tone horn inop

syrface rust on rear subframe ans suspion arms

wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Fail 20 Sep 2012 85,531 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system is coroded

low tone horn inop

syrface rust on rear subframe ans suspion arms

wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 31 Aug 2011 78,931 miles

front tyres getting close to limit

Fail 22 Aug 2011 78,928 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 10 Mar 2010 75,356 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2010 75,356 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2009 71,500 miles

Both rear tyres low and tread worn uneven

CV Boot Weeping slightly

Engine pipe split (Air leak)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Underside ans sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2009 71,500 miles

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

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

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

Both rear tyres low and tread worn uneven

CV Boot Weeping slightly

Engine pipe split (Air leak)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Underside ans sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,582 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 49,544 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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Y796 KAN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 Y796 KAN, 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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Y796 KAN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 June 2001.

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