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Y138 HTU

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,897 mi
Last recorded141,897 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY138 HTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 141,897 miles

advise front discs showing signs of corrosion

advise o/s/f upper front ball joint rubbers starting to deteriate

advise o/s/r + n/s/r wheel bearings slight play

Fail 27 Aug 2013 141,897 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

advise front discs showing signs of corrosion

advise o/s/f upper front ball joint rubbers starting to deteriate

advise o/s/r + n/s/r wheel bearings slight play

Pass 22 Aug 2012 137,258 miles

advise air bag light on

advise front discs starting to wear

advise n/s/f & o/s/f shocker bushes starting to deteriate

Pass 25 Aug 2011 131,003 miles

advise both front upper suspension arm rubbers deteriated

advise front and rearbrake disc rusty and worn

Fail 23 Aug 2011 131,003 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

advise both front upper suspension arm rubbers deteriated

advise front and rearbrake disc rusty and worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 124,345 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 124,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 120,026 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 115,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 109,446 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 10,400 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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Y138 HTU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y138 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y138 HTU registered?

Y138 HTU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 July 2001.

Is Y138 HTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y138 HTU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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