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Y186 DNG

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,317 mi
Last recorded165,317 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY186 DNG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 165,317 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 165,006 miles

Centre Front engine mounting bracket damaged and likely to fail gearbox cross member damaged (6.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2015 153,104 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 152,732 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2014 136,860 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 123,232 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 25 Jul 2013 123,232 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 122,806 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 122,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 116,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 110,296 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 101,939 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 99,019 miles

front number plate damage

Pass 16 Jul 2008 96,034 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 93,076 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 87,130 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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Y186 DNG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y186 DNG, 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 Y186 DNG registered?

Y186 DNG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 August 2001.

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