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Y234 YVA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,536 mi
Last recorded197,536 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY234 YVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 197,536 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 185,818 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 185,818 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 185,575 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 178,011 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 177,383 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine undertray loose

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 161,044 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 160,635 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 148,067 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 138,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 129,137 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 128,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 117,800 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 117,800 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 104,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 91,271 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 91,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,233 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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Y234 YVA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y234 YVA, 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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Y234 YVA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2001.

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