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Y938 LAP

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

118,321 mi
Last recorded118,321 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY938 LAP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 118,321 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 LED out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen chipped.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2019 118,321 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 LED out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front windscreen chipped.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2018 112,135 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate faded

Fail 14 Feb 2018 112,135 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate faded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 105,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

rear diff oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2017 105,565 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

rear diff oil leak

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 99,511 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 94,149 miles

Anti roll bar link bushes worn

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

Slight deterioation on both side front upper suspension arm bushes

Fail 13 Feb 2015 94,149 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Anti roll bar link bushes worn

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake discs worn

Slight deterioation on both side front upper suspension arm bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,284 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 87,284 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,506 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 73,791 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Feb 2011 67,010 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,566 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)

nearside rear tyre wall starting to perish

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,502 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,683 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 46,683 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 40,351 miles

Both front tyres wearing excessively on inner and outer edges. Advise

Rear pads 3mm thick. Advise

Pass 22 Feb 2006 34,625 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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Y938 LAP is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,496cc 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 Y938 LAP, 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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Y938 LAP is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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