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Y276 HBD

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,911 mi
Last recorded175,911 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY276 HBD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 175,911 miles

*O/s handbrake cable incorrectly routed.*

*Wear/play both front anti roll bar link rod lower bushes (separated).*

*Wear/play o/s/r anti roll bar 'D' bush and collar missing.*

Both front tyres near legal limit.

Both n/s tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Chip in o/s windscreen.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Exhaust front flexy to inter silencer body heatshield insecure.

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel cap seal perish cracked.

O/s/f inner wheel arch broken.

O/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 175,908 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

*O/s handbrake cable incorrectly routed.*

*Wear/play both front anti roll bar link rod lower bushes (separated).*

*Wear/play o/s/r anti roll bar 'D' bush and collar missing.*

Both front tyres near legal limit.

Both n/s tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders.

Chip in o/s windscreen.

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Exhaust front flexy to inter silencer body heatshield insecure.

Front number plate cracked.

Fuel cap seal perish cracked.

O/s/f inner wheel arch broken.

O/s/r caliper handbrake lever not returning fully to stop.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 165,835 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both lower rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 147,851 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 133,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 10 Dec 2013 133,713 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear 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 20 Nov 2013 133,516 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 126,153 miles

hand brake efficency just above minimum %16 leagal limit.

o/s hand brake low effort.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 120,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 120,832 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 115,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 115,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 110,972 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 106,159 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 106,159 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 98,229 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 93,360 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 81,371 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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Y276 HBD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,781cc 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 Y276 HBD, 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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Y276 HBD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 August 2001.

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