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Y89 JVJ

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,986 mi
Last recorded138,986 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 JVJ
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 138,986 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

both rear shocker covers insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2018 138,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and centre box (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre hanger missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

both rear shocker covers insecure

Pass 22 Dec 2016 132,873 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

front no plate damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2016 132,871 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

front no plate damaged

Pass 22 Dec 2015 126,443 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

oil leak possibly power steering or gear oil

osr lamp/light unit insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2015 126,442 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum possible fluid leak? (2.3.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp on (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

abnormal noise from steering wheel lock to lock

eml lamp on

front registration plate damaged

oil leak possibly power steering or gear oil

osr lamp/light unit insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2014 120,265 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

o/s/r shock cover insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2014 120,265 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake warning light on

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

front no plate damaged

n/s/f tyre worn at outer edge

n/s/r tyre under inflated

o/s/r shock cover insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2013 113,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear roll bar inner bush adrift

Fail 5 Nov 2013 113,409 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside rear roll bar inner bush adrift

Pass 12 Oct 2012 106,977 miles

air bag light on

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside rear roll bar bush inner sleve adrift

Fail 12 Oct 2012 106,977 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

air bag light on

engine misfire

nearside rear brake pads getting low

offside rear roll bar bush inner sleve adrift

Pass 13 Oct 2011 101,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear roll bar bush adrift

rear diff oil leak

wheel bearing noise

Fail 13 Oct 2011 101,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear roll bar bush adrift

rear diff oil leak

wheel bearing noise

Pass 11 Oct 2010 94,241 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 94,238 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 87,989 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2009 87,982 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 80,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 74,037 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 56,334 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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Y89 JVJ is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 Y89 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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Y89 JVJ is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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