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Y81 OLK

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

211,301 mi
Last recorded211,301 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY81 OLK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 211,301 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint bothside (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 211,301 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint bothside (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 81,816 miles

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

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)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 81,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 181,240 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 181,240 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Drag link end cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 166,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Nov 2011 146,903 miles

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

Nearside rear secondary sidelight not working

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 146,903 miles

Nearside rear secondary sidelight not working

Pass 8 Dec 2010 128,782 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 112,998 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 95,719 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2007 78,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 64,754 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2005 48,797 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 48,729 miles

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

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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Y81 OLK is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver 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 Y81 OLK, 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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Y81 OLK is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2001.

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