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Y164 HBD

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

297,117 mi
Last recorded297,117 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY164 HBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 297,117 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 297,117 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 293,665 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 289,113 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 289,113 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 280,450 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 280,450 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 272,797 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2013 272,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 256,977 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 24 May 2011 237,757 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 237,588 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 216,052 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 216,001 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2009 191,452 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 170,625 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 170,583 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2007 144,942 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 117,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 88,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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Y164 HBD 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 65%.

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 Y164 HBD, 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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Y164 HBD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 24 July 2001.

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