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Y238 YGA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

142,488 mi
Last recorded142,488 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY238 YGA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 142,488 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner,front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner,rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 141,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction strut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 138,085 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, (brake reaction strut) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Nov 2017 137,965 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm, (brake reaction strut) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides of car (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 134,758 miles

rear brake pads worn to limit

Pass 3 Nov 2015 125,026 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 118,229 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 110,640 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 110,640 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge and age cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2012 104,411 miles

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

n/sf tyre cracking on outer wall.

n/sr position lamp not working.

Fail 3 Dec 2012 104,411 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted to n/sr and o/sr seat unable to fully inspect adult seat belt.

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

n/sf tyre cracking on outer wall.

n/sr position lamp not working.

Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,375 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 98,375 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 92,324 miles

Advise engine management light illuminated indicating a fault in the system.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,803 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 69,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 16 Jun 2006 50,939 miles

advise front brake pads 75% worn

advise n/s/f tyre starting to get low

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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Y238 YGA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y238 YGA, 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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Y238 YGA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 22 June 2001.

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