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Y972 BSH

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,621 mi
Last recorded181,621 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY972 BSH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 181,621 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 169,794 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 158,158 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 144,785 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 140,658 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 123,643 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 123,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 100,755 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 100,754 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 70,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 70,919 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 65,835 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2009 65,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

chip in windscreen

front discs corroded

Pass 29 May 2008 59,765 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has small cut in sidewall

windscreen chipped o/s (bottom)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,307 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,872 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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Y972 BSH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y972 BSH, 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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What year was Y972 BSH registered?

Y972 BSH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 June 2001.

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