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S44 YHU

2001 Audi S4

Silver Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,900 mi
Last recorded170,900 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi S4111,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 YHU
MakeAudi
ModelS4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 170,900 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear rear seat not fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2022 165,968 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 165,962 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached front arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 153,098 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2021 153,098 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 142,786 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 139,154 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 132,557 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 120,586 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2015 118,109 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2015 118,066 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted

Pass 27 May 2014 105,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 22 May 2013 101,366 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2013 101,366 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 96,894 miles

advise headlamp aim on the upper limit

advise o/s/r tyre 3mm centre 3/4 and 2mm on the edges

strong advise front tyres worn/wearing on the inner edges

strong advise n/s/r flexi brake hose appears to be slightly twisted

strong advise n/s/r tyre 2mm on the centre 3/4 and bald on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,490 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leaks from transmission cooler pipes / area

Pass 19 May 2010 86,073 miles

Stone Chips In Zone A & Zone B

Pass 19 May 2009 78,979 miles

All tyres slighly worn on outer edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2008 72,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

childrens seats fitted to o/s & n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belts

Pass 18 Jun 2007 65,807 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 65,383 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,974 miles

CENTRE SILENCER BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 8 Jun 2005 51,833 miles

How Reliable is the Audi S4?

Based on 27,955 MOT tests across 2,040 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
5,153
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
2,040
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 527
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 327
position lamp(s) not working 306
Registration plate lamp not working 203
constant velocity joint gaiter split 193
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S44 YHU is a 2001 Audi S4 in Silver with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2001 Audi S4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 111,830 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi S4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 527 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S44 YHU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi S4 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Audi S4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S44 YHU is a 2001 Audi S4, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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