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Y173 YPS

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

174,369 mi
Last recorded174,369 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 YPS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 174,369 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 174,149 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 116,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2014 149,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 131,791 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 131,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 115,135 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 99,100 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 83,125 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 70,920 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 70,920 miles

Front Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 59,388 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 49,048 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 49,048 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 39,700 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 39,700 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 32,284 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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Y173 YPS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y173 YPS, 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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Y173 YPS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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