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Y857 MNW

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,447 mi
Last recorded232,447 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 MNW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 232,447 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2017 232,068 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 45% (3.7.B.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 219,858 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 219,630 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 204,268 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 189,823 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 189,621 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 172,609 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2014 172,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edge but not to cords

Pass 27 Dec 2012 155,546 miles

movement both suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 22 Dec 2011 139,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on....front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 Dec 2011 139,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag light on....front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Dec 2010 123,584 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 116,870 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 107,366 miles

slight damage on front bumper

slight damage on front no plate

Pass 27 Dec 2007 97,612 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 97,611 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 85,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle,restricting inspections of testable items.

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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Y857 MNW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y857 MNW, 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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Y857 MNW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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