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Y163 GAF

2001 Audi A4

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

84,208 mi
Last recorded84,208 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY163 GAF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 84,208 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

high level brake light part working

Fail 6 Jun 2025 83,234 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

high level brake light part working

Pass 4 Jun 2024 82,133 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,726 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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 1 Jun 2022 79,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush worn and split but no excessive movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush worn and split but no excessive movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2022 79,454 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint has slight play.

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush worn and split but no excessive movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush worn and split but no excessive movement. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 77,915 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 77,879 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower bent arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear top arm inner bush come away from arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bent arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 76,735 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm inner bush pulling out of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 76,713 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bent arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear top arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2019 73,941 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2018 70,099 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bent arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bent arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 70,099 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bent arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bent arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 66,454 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 62,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Fail 21 Mar 2016 62,982 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some major components

Under covers fitted obscuring some major components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 59,293 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2014 55,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,554 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear number plate staring to delaminate

Pass 7 Mar 2012 47,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Mar 2011 42,364 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,202 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 37,202 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 32,171 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 27,590 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 22,689 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 19,557 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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Y163 GAF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y163 GAF, 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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Y163 GAF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 22 March 2001.

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