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Y815 VBK

2001 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

216,031 mi
Last recorded216,031 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY815 VBK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 216,031 miles

Both front tyres worn very near to the limit , suggest attention very soon !................................

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 214,084 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 214,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 208,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 208,554 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear upper control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened seat belt is frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi brake hose perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 198,095 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs have corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 193,120 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 193,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 184,949 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 177,982 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 170,182 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 160,915 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner brake disc slight corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 160,915 miles

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

n/s/f inner brake disc slight corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2012 153,864 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 146,987 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 146,987 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 138,275 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 138,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 127,167 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 117,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 113,555 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 103,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 103,204 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VBK is a 2001 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VBK, 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 VBK registered?

Y815 VBK is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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