CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y216 TGB

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,981 mi
Last recorded182,981 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY216 TGB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2018 182,981 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 173,691 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 170,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

engine management light indicates a fault

Fail 23 Oct 2015 170,339 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management light indicates a fault

Pass 7 Nov 2014 166,867 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pad warning lamp on.

Fail 7 Nov 2014 166,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

brake pad warning lamp on.

eml on.

Pass 2 Dec 2013 162,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

small oil leak on engine

Fail 29 Nov 2013 162,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on dash

small oil leak on engine

yellow brake warning light on dash but brakes dont look worn

Pass 27 Nov 2012 149,334 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 148,900 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 132,764 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

offside door mirror glass damage

Pass 22 Nov 2010 115,649 miles

n/s/f door trim loose

o/s/ door mirror cracked

Fail 22 Nov 2010 115,649 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f door trim loose

o/s/ door mirror cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2009 104,787 miles

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Fail 28 Nov 2009 104,787 miles

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

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

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2008 92,640 miles

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

offside door mirror glass damaged

Pass 3 Dec 2007 81,660 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f wing mirror slight damage

Fail 29 Nov 2007 81,423 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 68,326 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 68,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 52,673 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y216 TGB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 Y216 TGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y216 TGB?

You can check the full history of Y216 TGB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y216 TGB registered?

Y216 TGB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y216 TGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y216 TGB shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y216 TGB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y216 TGB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.