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Y169 HSC

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

97,077 mi
Last recorded97,077 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 HSC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 97,077 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 97,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,286 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 87,286 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 77,722 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 77,720 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 75,139 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 75,139 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,278 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 69,278 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 62,740 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 53,942 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 53,898 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 44,325 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 37,674 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 34,575 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 34,575 miles

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,901 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 27,258 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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Y169 HSC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol 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 Y169 HSC, 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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Y169 HSC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2001.

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