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Y236 DCH

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,902 mi
Last recorded149,902 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY236 DCH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 149,902 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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)

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

engine management light on.

plastic cover under vehicle.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 141,322 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 141,267 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 133,692 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 125,504 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 117,156 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 117,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 108,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 99,320 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 87,595 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 87,595 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 76,419 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,314 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 62,298 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 60,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre outer wall slight damage

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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Y236 DCH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y236 DCH, 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 Y236 DCH registered?

Y236 DCH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 March 2001.

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