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Y212 MDY

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

53,756 mi
Last recorded53,756 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY212 MDY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 53,756 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 53,756 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 140,807 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 17 Mar 2014 140,797 miles

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

engine management light on

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads appear to be below limits will need furter investigation

Pass 28 Mar 2013 134,687 miles

ALL UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES ARE PERISHING

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts

Fail 21 Mar 2013 134,685 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

ALL UPPER SUSPENSION ARMS BUSHES ARE PERISHING

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

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

n/s/f tyre has slight cuts

Pass 20 Mar 2012 126,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to front of vehicle but not causing sharp edges

both front wiperblades are smearing

vehicle is very dirty inside and out making inspection difficult and close to a refusal to test being issued

Fail 15 Mar 2012 126,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

accident damage to front of vehicle but not causing sharp edges

both front wiperblades are smearing

vehicle is very dirty inside and out making inspection difficult and close to a refusal to test being issued

Pass 28 Mar 2011 119,478 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 119,448 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre worn to legal limits

Fail 4 Mar 2010 112,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to the front of the vehicle

engine mangement warning light is on indicating a fault

engine oil level is on minimum

front number plate is in poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall has heavy run flat damage reccomend replacement

Pass 4 Mar 2010 112,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

accident damage to the front of the vehicle

engine mangement warning light is on indicating a fault

engine oil level is on minimum

front number plate is in poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall has heavy run flat damage reccomend replacement

Pass 24 Mar 2009 109,646 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 98,603 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 98,593 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 76,298 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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Y212 MDY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 Y212 MDY, 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 Y212 MDY registered?

Y212 MDY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 17 April 2001.

Is Y212 MDY safe to buy?

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