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Y995 BLS

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

216,420 mi
Last recorded216,420 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY995 BLS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 216,420 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 203,134 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 193,736 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 193,736 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 186,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 169,699 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 1 Aug 2014 153,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 153,282 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 145,981 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 145,981 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 134,799 miles

Brake light warning light on

Centre seat belt buckle cover missing

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 122,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2011 122,525 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Oil leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 112,649 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 104,431 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 91,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 76,132 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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Y995 BLS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 2,496cc 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 Y995 BLS, 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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Y995 BLS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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