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Y801 SUD

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,884 mi
Last recorded179,884 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY801 SUD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2016 179,884 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2015 176,455 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 176,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 170,296 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 170,296 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 162,801 miles

both front up right anti roll bar link rubbers splitting borderline

condition both front brake hoses borderline

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front sub frame

front number plate

n/s/r tyre 2mm

rear foot and handbrake performance

uneven wear n/s/f tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 153,324 miles

both front brake hoses perishing BORDERLINE

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 2mm

colour of both rear indicators

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 20 Jun 2012 153,324 miles

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

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

both front brake hoses perishing BORDERLINE

both front tyres 2mm

both rear tyres 2mm

colour of both rear indicators

corrosion on exhaust

Fail 18 Jun 2011 136,670 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear tyres 2mm

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

condition of all front wishbone bushes borderline

flucuation on front brakes borderline

Pass 18 Jun 2011 136,670 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

both rear tyres 2mm

condition of all front wishbone bushes borderline

flucuation on front brakes borderline

Pass 12 Jun 2010 120,820 miles

condition front brake hose

condition front no plate

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Fail 12 Jun 2010 120,820 miles

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

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

condition front brake hose

condition front no plate

corrosion on exhaust

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 1 Jun 2009 103,218 miles

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)

front number plate starting to discolour

Pass 1 May 2008 79,681 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 67,881 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 60,101 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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Y801 SUD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 Y801 SUD, 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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Y801 SUD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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