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Y93 BEO

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

225,050 mi
Last recorded225,050 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY93 BEO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 225,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 225,050 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 214,490 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shocker bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shocker bush (2.4.G.2)

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Oct 2017 214,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shocker bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush shocker bush (2.4.G.2)

needs oil in

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 205,253 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked inside edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 205,253 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Offside Rear Tyre cracked inside edge

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

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 193,835 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Fail 3 Oct 2015 193,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

items removed from drivers view prior to test

undertrays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 4 Oct 2014 183,419 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 168,043 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 168,043 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 93,174 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 158,072 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 156,751 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

airbag light on

Fail 16 Feb 2011 156,566 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BOTH REAR DISCS WORN AND PITTED

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT SIDE WINDOES HAVE TINT FILM ON THEM

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 140,036 miles

windows of vehicle are fitted with tint film

Fail 23 Dec 2009 140,035 miles

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

windows of vehicle are fitted with tint film

Pass 24 Dec 2008 129,793 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 122,275 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2007 122,270 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 106,478 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2005 85,336 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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Y93 BEO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y93 BEO, 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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Y93 BEO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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