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Y209 HEX

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,951 mi
Last recorded183,951 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY209 HEX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 183,951 miles

ALL brake flexi hose's slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking cv grease (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches to screen (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to the o/s/r not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

o/s/r light lense damaged

oil leak

Fail 17 Nov 2015 183,949 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate bulb dim (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' items hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

ALL brake flexi hose's slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking cv grease (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' scratches to screen (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted to the o/s/r not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

o/s/r light lense damaged

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 168,310 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 168,310 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 161,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 152,476 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 147,587 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 134,058 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 124,009 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in headlights

windscreen cracked out side the swept area

Fail 18 Aug 2008 124,008 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

condensation in headlights

windscreen cracked out side the swept area

Pass 29 Aug 2007 114,128 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 104,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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Y209 HEX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y209 HEX, 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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Y209 HEX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 2001.

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