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Y815 ETN

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,762 mi
Last recorded156,762 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 ETN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 156,762 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 144,471 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play boarder line realy needs replacment (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

abs light flashes on and off needs inspection

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 144,471 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play boarder line realy needs replacment (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

abs light flashes on and off needs inspection

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 129,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 120,358 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 120,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 114,784 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 114,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 109,338 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 109,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 105,156 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 94,823 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 84,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 75,015 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 65,670 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 65,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2006 61,698 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 61,698 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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Y815 ETN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y815 ETN, 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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What year was Y815 ETN registered?

Y815 ETN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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