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Y845 GBD

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

185,559 mi
Last recorded185,559 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY845 GBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 185,559 miles

brake hoses splitting

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2017 185,475 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

advise engine missfiring

advise slight play ns os sterring suspension joints advise ns head lamp aim poor

Fail 5 Sep 2017 185,362 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

advise engine missfiring

advise slight play ns os sterring suspension joints advise ns head lamp aim poor

Pass 16 Sep 2016 172,776 miles

ns osf tyre close .suspension sags osf

Fail 6 Sep 2016 172,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

ns osf tyre close .suspension sags osf

Pass 1 Oct 2015 160,316 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 159,486 miles

Centre Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 150,546 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 150,406 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

All tyres worn down to limit

Fail 5 Sep 2014 150,033 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

advise nsf tyre tread cut but not to cords

Pass 2 Sep 2013 137,403 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 137,064 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 125,677 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 125,677 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 113,457 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 106,079 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2009 98,874 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 92,809 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2007 87,427 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 72,183 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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Y845 GBD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y845 GBD, 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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Y845 GBD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 July 2001.

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