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Y959 AES

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,811 mi
Last recorded120,811 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY959 AES
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 120,811 miles

unable to check suspention for corrotion as covered in underseal

Fail 18 Jan 2018 120,810 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

unable to check suspention for corrotion as covered in underseal

Pass 27 Feb 2015 119,975 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 119,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 114,562 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 114,562 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 106,670 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 106,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 97,992 miles

exhaust middle box outer shell corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Fail 28 Feb 2012 97,992 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust middle box outer shell corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slight roughness

Pass 25 Feb 2011 87,807 miles

Both front brake flexy hoses slightly perished

Both rear springs corroded

Nearside front tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left

Nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre 3-4 mm of tread left

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 78,248 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear the screen slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2009 67,759 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 67,751 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 59,823 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)

o/s and n/s rear nrakes bindin g slighty

Fail 5 Feb 2008 59,823 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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)

o/s and n/s rear nrakes bindin g slighty

Pass 13 Feb 2007 51,915 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 51,915 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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Y959 AES is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y959 AES, 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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Y959 AES is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 April 2001.

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