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Y289 HDU

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

232,051 mi
Last recorded232,051 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY289 HDU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 232,051 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 263,704 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 263,704 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 251,901 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 246,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 239,820 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 232,737 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 223,581 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 210,638 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 210,623 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 202,037 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 191,428 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 182,280 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 172,381 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 162,499 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 151,873 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 141,055 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 141,055 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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Y289 HDU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y289 HDU, 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 Y289 HDU registered?

Y289 HDU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y289 HDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y289 HDU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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