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Y277 CLA

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,012 mi
Last recorded115,012 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY277 CLA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 115,012 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 114,938 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,526 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 107,476 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 103,389 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn

Fail 10 Dec 2016 103,340 miles

Central Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Central Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Both rear tyres worn

Pass 19 Dec 2015 98,106 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 98,106 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 94,513 miles

Front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage outer sidewall

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Dec 2014 94,513 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front and rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage outer sidewall

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 92,397 miles

Front anti roll link bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Front suspension shock absorber casings slightly corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs marked

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 92,397 miles

Front anti roll link bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Front inner brake pads wearing thin

Front suspension shock absorber casings slightly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs marked

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 88,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside washers not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 84,763 miles

All tyres wearing on shoulders

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,604 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 66,427 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 57,132 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 50,579 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,556 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 36,723 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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Y277 CLA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y277 CLA, 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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Y277 CLA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 May 2001.

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