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Y821 BKS

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

172,634 mi
Last recorded172,634 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY821 BKS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 172,634 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 172,634 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 162,936 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 162,936 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)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 154,523 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

middle exhaust box rusty

Fail 23 Feb 2016 154,487 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

middle exhaust box rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2015 145,926 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 139,250 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 130,976 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 124,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S HEADLIGHT POOR PATTERN. N/S/R TYRE WORN. O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE FLEX HOSES OUTER COVERS CRACKING. O/S/F & N/S/F TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES WORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2012 124,897 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S HEADLIGHT POOR PATTERN. N/S/R TYRE WORN. O/S/F & N/S/F BRAKE FLEX HOSES OUTER COVERS CRACKING. O/S/F & N/S/F TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES WORN

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2011 122,274 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NSR tyre started to crack, getting low approx 2.5mm

Pass 1 Sep 2010 115,954 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 115,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front number plate cracked and starting to de-laminate

Pass 3 Aug 2009 105,191 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 105,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 96,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 96,392 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,604 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 81,600 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 62,437 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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Y821 BKS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y821 BKS, 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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Y821 BKS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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