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Y128 HTU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

123,451 mi
Last recorded123,451 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY128 HTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 123,451 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 123,451 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside washer jet partially blocked

Pass 29 Nov 2014 118,798 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 118,798 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 113,790 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 107,863 miles

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

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

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

o/s/rear shocker dust cover broken

Fail 23 Nov 2012 107,812 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

o/s/rear shocker dust cover broken

Pass 4 Nov 2011 101,758 miles

n/s/front tyre slightly cracked outer wall

Fail 25 Oct 2011 101,724 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

cracking to n/s/f tyre

engine idle lumpy

slight play in n/s track rod end rubber bushed end

Pass 26 Oct 2010 97,585 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing low 2mm and n/s rear tyre slight side wall damage

Fail 20 Oct 2009 93,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 93,238 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 89,299 miles

nearside reartyre cut

Pass 27 Oct 2007 84,522 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 84,408 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 78,504 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 71,652 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 71,652 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2005 69,273 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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Y128 HTU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y128 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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Y128 HTU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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