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Y896 EBB

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,460 mi
Last recorded147,460 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 EBB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 147,460 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2019 147,460 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2018 142,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 5 May 2018 142,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 140,113 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front upper x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 136,111 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 129,962 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 129,948 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 128,000 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 120,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 120,897 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 108,249 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 98,149 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 84,111 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 69,866 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 47,765 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 41,242 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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Y896 EBB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y896 EBB, 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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Y896 EBB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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