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Y89 XGA

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

226,037 mi
Last recorded226,037 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY89 XGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 226,037 miles

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 208,806 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 187,272 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 163,309 miles

Perishing on nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Nov 2014 163,308 miles

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

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

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

Perishing on nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Nov 2013 154,520 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 146,362 miles

Engine splash guard missing

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

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

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

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

Offside front tyre worn from edges

Offside of windscreen slightly scored

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 133,661 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 133,661 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 112,761 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 112,760 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 88,911 miles

advise front indicators showing white light.both front anti-roll bar bushes spliting.

Pass 21 Aug 2008 72,302 miles

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

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

both wipers starting to tear

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 65,124 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 49,932 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 49,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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 XGA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y89 XGA, 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 XGA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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