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Y174 CGC

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

126,674 mi
Last recorded126,674 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY174 CGC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2025 126,674 miles

under tray fitted / side sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 8 Aug 2024 126,662 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 125,981 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 125,603 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 123,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 119,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush central arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 117,915 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 117,656 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 117,656 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 113,458 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 112,048 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 103,873 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 95,380 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 87,598 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 78,837 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

spring bolt missing from front exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2008 69,801 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,791 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 46,737 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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Y174 CGC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 Y174 CGC, 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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What year was Y174 CGC registered?

Y174 CGC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 April 2001.

Is Y174 CGC safe to buy?

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