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Y946 MBT

2001 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

201,107 mi
Last recorded201,107 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY946 MBT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 201,107 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 201,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 188,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 172,309 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2014 160,043 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 160,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 144,274 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 137,231 miles

Air Bag Warning Lamp Illuminated

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 127,233 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 127,233 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 118,019 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 118,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 107,172 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 107,172 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 97,052 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 97,047 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,411 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 88,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 76,675 miles

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 18 Jul 2005 63,388 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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Y946 MBT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Beige with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 Y946 MBT, 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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Y946 MBT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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