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Y284 YHH

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

261,207 mi
Last recorded261,207 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY284 YHH
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 261,207 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 261,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 234,736 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 234,641 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 7 Mar 2017 199,725 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 300,973 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 300,837 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 288,215 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 288,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 288,118 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 287,837 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside headlamp aim poor.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 168,246 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 157,648 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 153,930 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody covers loose

Pass 7 Jun 2011 147,679 miles

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

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

underbody plastic covers fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 146,677 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

underbody plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 138,716 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted to rear

front brake flexy hoses perished

under body covers

Pass 2 Jun 2010 138,716 miles

child seat fitted to rear

front brake flexy hoses perished

under body covers

Pass 5 Jun 2009 131,314 miles

front brake flexy hoses perished

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Fail 5 Jun 2009 131,314 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake flexy hoses perished

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

Pass 29 May 2008 127,458 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 105,869 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 105,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Both handbrake cables were insecure at rear.

Engine oil level was below minimum on presentation.

R/H handbrake cabl;e has been overadjusted.

Small cuts in r/h rear tyre inner side wall.

Washer aim are poor and require adjustment.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 85,487 miles

small chips in screen

Pass 10 Mar 2006 83,099 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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Y284 YHH is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y284 YHH, 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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Y284 YHH is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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