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Y903 SJA

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,572 mi
Last recorded156,572 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 SJA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 156,572 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 141,808 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 141,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

child seat fitted at time of test

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Feb 2015 125,749 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Feb 2015 125,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 114,606 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2013 103,497 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 89,098 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 77,427 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 8 Feb 2011 77,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 13 Feb 2010 72,797 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 72,794 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

vehicle has been damaged and repaired

Pass 27 Nov 2008 69,035 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 68,404 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 68,370 miles

Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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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Y903 SJA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y903 SJA, 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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Y903 SJA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 June 2001.

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