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Y189 CEX

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,292 mi
Last recorded90,292 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 CEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 90,292 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak slightly gear oil leaking ()

Pass 5 Mar 2016 85,884 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2014 80,168 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 80,168 miles

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 79,348 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,687 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 72,769 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,225 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 72,148 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 69,622 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,247 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,453 miles

front wiper blades split

Pass 21 Apr 2006 58,643 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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Y189 CEX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y189 CEX, 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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Y189 CEX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 May 2001.

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