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Y847 LCS

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,798 mi
Last recorded116,798 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY847 LCS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2020 116,798 miles

Brake lever pivot excessively tight BOTH REAR CABLES. (1.1.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Inner Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED SIDE WALLS[INNER & OUTER] . (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 106,057 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush @ limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

auto gearbox fault light flashing on dash but not mot test item

belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted

bonnet stay/prop defective

fuel tank strap corroded

various front suspension rubber bush's starting to perish/crack but not yet to excess

Fail 14 Mar 2019 106,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush @ limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

auto gearbox fault light flashing on dash but not mot test item

belly pan, floor covers and side skirts fitted

bonnet stay/prop defective

fuel tank strap corroded

various front suspension rubber bush's starting to perish/crack but not yet to excess

Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 96,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 96,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both top (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,003 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 93,003 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 86,161 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,003 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 72,003 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,753 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 65,753 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 61,709 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,214 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 54,603 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 54,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 49,824 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,913 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 44,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2007 40,428 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 35,655 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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Y847 LCS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y847 LCS, 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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Y847 LCS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 May 2001.

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