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Y162 GHT

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,868 mi
Last recorded191,868 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY162 GHT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 191,868 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 188,652 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2011 196,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

both droplinks starting to deteriorate

both top arm bushes starting to deteriorate

flexis starting to crack

high level not working

nearside tyre close to legal limit

oil leak on gearbox

underneath covered

Pass 19 Jul 2011 186,885 miles

both droplinks starting to deteriorate

both top arm bushes starting to deteriorate

flexis starting to crack

high level not working

nearside tyre close to legal limit

oil leak on gearbox

underneath covered

Pass 13 Jul 2010 181,041 miles

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

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

n/s/f drop link worn

wipers starting to split

Pass 3 Jul 2009 140,139 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 98,522 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 98,522 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 84,275 miles

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

near side front tyre wearing on edges

off side rear tyre getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2006 74,400 miles

both front tyres worn very low on edges of the inner and outer treads

nearside rear inner tail light not working

windscreen scratched

Fail 5 Jul 2006 74,400 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both front tyres worn very low on edges of the inner and outer treads

nearside rear inner tail light not working

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Jun 2005 62,895 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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Y162 GHT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y162 GHT, 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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Y162 GHT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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