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Y174 CDC

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,962 mi
Last recorded151,962 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 CDC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 151,962 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 150,750 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of components

stonechip o/s windscreen

Pass 12 Nov 2016 149,079 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of componets

Fail 7 Nov 2016 149,079 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on wiper arms seized (8.2.1b)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obsucureing view of componets

Pass 31 Dec 2014 148,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroded in places

n/s/f tyre outer edge slightly scrubbing

Fail 31 Dec 2014 148,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust corroded in places

n/s/f tyre outer edge slightly scrubbing

Pass 7 Jan 2014 147,199 miles

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

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

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

front wipers abit poor clearing

stonechips in windscreen

Fail 4 Jan 2014 147,199 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

front wipers abit poor clearing

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 3 Jan 2013 144,332 miles

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm

rear discs corrodeing and brake pads getting low

stone chip o/s windscreen

Fail 2 Jan 2013 144,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread 2mm

o/s/r tyre tread 2-3mm

rear discs corrodeing and brake pads getting low

stone chip o/s windscreen

Pass 8 Dec 2011 140,876 miles

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

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

front discs partly worn and corrodded

front wipers abit poor

o/s/f tyre 2mm inner and outer edges

rear brake discs parly corroded and pads low

stone chip in o/s windscreen

under engine cover partly loose at one corner

Fail 7 Dec 2011 140,876 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

front discs partly worn and corrodded

front wipers abit poor

o/s/f tyre 2mm inner and outer edges

rear brake discs parly corroded and pads low

stone chip in o/s windscreen

under engine cover partly loose at one corner

Pass 10 Jan 2011 137,877 miles

all brake hoses cracking and perishing

Pass 30 Dec 2009 125,547 miles

both front brake hoses slightly cracking

both rear brake hoses slightly cracking

front discs partly worn

front wiper abit poor at clearing

hand brake travel

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm - inner edge slightly scrubbing

oil warning light on

plastic trim in front of n/s/r wheel slightly insucure

stone chip in o/s of windscreen

Fail 30 Dec 2009 125,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front brake hoses slightly cracking

both rear brake hoses slightly cracking

brake wearing light on

front discs partly worn

front wiper abit poor at clearing

hand brake travel

o/s/f tyre 2-3mm - inner edge slightly scrubbing

oil warning light on

plastic trim in front of n/s/r wheel slightly insucure

stone chip in o/s of windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2008 115,694 miles

front discs slightly corrodded on edges

front pads low 3-6k

o/s/r bumper small damage on corner

slight knock off rear of car when pulled out of garage

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 2 Jan 2008 103,170 miles

rear diff slightly leaking oil n/s/r drive shaft seal

Pass 12 Aug 2006 88,252 miles

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

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

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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Y174 CDC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y174 CDC, 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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Y174 CDC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2001.

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