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Y86 OFM

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

201,939 mi
Last recorded201,939 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY86 OFM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 201,939 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted several (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 May 2019 201,939 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted several (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 194,769 miles

tyre flat

Fail 18 May 2018 194,596 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tyre flat

Pass 24 May 2017 189,054 miles

tyre / drivers window /osr caliper sticking /mirror glass

Fail 23 May 2017 189,054 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

tyre / drivers window /osr caliper sticking /mirror glass

Pass 26 May 2016 178,567 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear callipers sticking

under tray insecure

Fail 24 May 2016 178,567 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear callipers sticking

under tray insecure

Pass 22 May 2015 167,902 miles

brake pads warning lamp on

Fail 22 May 2015 167,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

brake pads warning lamp on

Pass 23 May 2014 155,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 155,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2013 142,895 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 142,895 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 130,240 miles

ns mirror glass missing

Pass 23 May 2011 116,248 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 106,428 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 106,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 93,113 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 80,908 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 67,645 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 52,731 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2005 52,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

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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Y86 OFM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y86 OFM, 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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Y86 OFM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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