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Y118 HTU

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,685 mi
Last recorded164,685 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY118 HTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 164,685 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

oil leak around intercooler

Pass 30 Jan 2020 153,067 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 151,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 147,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 142,339 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 138,356 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 135,539 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 132,822 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 130,541 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 128,141 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 116,248 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 116,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 103,917 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 103,917 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 91,534 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 78,744 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 64,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyre wearing slightly on inside

Fail 31 Oct 2006 64,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyre wearing slightly on inside

Pass 11 Jul 2006 63,966 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 63,966 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper getting poor

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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Y118 HTU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y118 HTU, 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 Y118 HTU registered?

Y118 HTU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 July 2001.

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