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Y996 JDU

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,209 mi
Last recorded155,209 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY996 JDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 155,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 155,209 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 143,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most lower arm outer ball joint slight wear evident (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 143,811 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most lower arm outer ball joint slight wear evident (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive injector (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 130,823 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 126,441 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 122,548 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play N/S + O/S (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 116,727 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 112,788 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 110,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 105,509 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 100,143 miles

Front discs worn

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 95,456 miles

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs are worn

Fail 20 Sep 2010 95,456 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

n/s and o/s front brake discs are worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,090 miles

Advise bush's stating to split slightly on front suspension upper arms both sides

Advise damp around offside rear chassis/suspension area below filler neck

Advise normal load rating tyre on nearside rear and extra load offside rear

Advise tread starting to split on nearside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 23 Sep 2008 84,900 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 75,547 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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Y996 JDU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 Y996 JDU, 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 Y996 JDU registered?

Y996 JDU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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