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Y228 MCD

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,946 mi
Last recorded210,946 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY228 MCD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 210,946 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 202,220 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 179,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 179,693 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jun 2014 161,230 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 161,230 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 155,863 miles

engine light on dash

rear pads low discs worn

Pass 5 May 2012 140,269 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 140,269 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 138,746 miles

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

engine light on

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 Apr 2010 118,912 miles

rear tyres cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 27 Mar 2010 118,727 miles

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

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

rear tyres cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 23 Mar 2009 100,690 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 86,781 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 77,789 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 60,675 miles

At time of testing ,large plastic undertray fitted stopping full inspection of steering and suspension components.

Nearside rear tyre is out of shape,advise to change.

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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Y228 MCD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver 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 Y228 MCD, 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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Y228 MCD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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