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Y303 CAG

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,339 mi
Last recorded177,339 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY303 CAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 177,339 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 155,245 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2015 132,121 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 132,121 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 133,282 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 133,282 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2013 127,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

air intake pipe not fitted correctly

rear anti roll bar craked (but has no movement )

Fail 29 Oct 2013 127,448 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

air intake pipe not fitted correctly

rear anti roll bar craked (but has no movement )

Fail 3 Oct 2012 120,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blade rubbers split.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Offside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Rear anti roll bar inner bush stops split due to corrosion on anti roll bar.

Rear tyres starting to sawtooth on inner edges.

Pass 3 Oct 2012 120,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wiper blade rubbers split.

Nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Offside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Rear anti roll bar inner bush stops split due to corrosion on anti roll bar.

Rear tyres starting to sawtooth on inner edges.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 114,790 miles

NSR handbrake cable not clipped in (clip rusted away)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2011 114,786 miles

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

NSR handbrake cable not clipped in (clip rusted away)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 107,868 miles

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)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 107,868 miles

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

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 1 Oct 2009 99,297 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Nearside front outer constant velocity boot slightly insecure.

Nearside wiper arm needs adjustment.

Offside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Rear anti roll bar inner bush stops split due to corrosion on anti roll bar.

Rear brake discs worn.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 99,297 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Nearside front outer constant velocity boot slightly insecure.

Nearside front wiper blade rubber split.

Offside front brake flexi hose starting to perish.

Rear anti roll bar inner bush stops split due to corrosion on anti roll bar.

Rear brake discs worn.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 93,212 miles

large under covertrays fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2009 93,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

engine management light on dash

large under covertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008 90,733 miles

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)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 13 Sep 2007 79,516 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 79,516 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s parkbrake low on efficiency and parkbrake lever travel requires adjusting, o/s/f tyre on limit, all flexible brake hoses showing initial signs of ageing/perish

Pass 14 Aug 2006 67,891 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 67,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 66,860 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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Y303 CAG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 Y303 CAG, 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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Y303 CAG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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