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Y896 XKN

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,152 mi
Last recorded192,152 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 XKN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 192,152 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 192,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 180,618 miles

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

Rear diff wet, no oil laeks found

Pass 14 Sep 2011 174,831 miles

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

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2011 174,831 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 10 Sep 2010 164,924 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 164,924 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 152,465 miles

both front tyres & n/s/r tyre worn to legal limit rec replacment a s a p

Pass 9 Sep 2008 133,511 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)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 110,305 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 110,305 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 93,814 miles

Advice Front Tyres worn on edges

Passenger side Rear Tyre Outside Marker Fitted to inside

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 XKN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y896 XKN, 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 XKN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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