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Y899 JVJ

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,240 mi
Last recorded116,240 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY899 JVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 116,240 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 114,897 miles

both front shockers slightly weak

evidence of brake fluid from repairs to braking system

front n/plate slightly loose

n/s/f door mirror secured with tape

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2016 113,121 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 111,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays poor quality and cable tied

Pass 9 May 2014 109,716 miles

front n/plate cracked

front undertray loose

rear discs corroded slightly

Fail 9 May 2014 109,709 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front n/plate cracked

front undertray loose

rear discs corroded slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2013 106,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 5 May 2012 95,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2012 95,305 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2011 83,588 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wheel bearing feels rough

Fail 18 Aug 2011 83,579 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wheel bearing feels rough

Pass 12 Aug 2010 68,624 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 68,623 miles

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

o/s/r inner sidelight inop

Pass 13 Aug 2009 63,230 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 63,230 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2008 58,931 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 58,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,492 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 40,194 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 34,567 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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Y899 JVJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y899 JVJ, 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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Y899 JVJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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