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Y312 AUY

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

336,548 mi
Last recorded336,548 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY312 AUY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 336,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 336,548 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 334,877 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 334,877 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 318,233 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 318,233 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 304,261 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 290,395 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 290,395 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 275,835 miles

Front flexy brake hoses outer shield cracking up

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Apr 2015 260,858 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 260,858 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 247,583 miles

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

Fail 8 Apr 2014 247,583 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front anti roll bar link arm bushes worn

Pass 18 Apr 2013 228,682 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 208,093 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 208,093 miles

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

o/s/r tyre very low on tread

Pass 14 Apr 2011 187,284 miles

exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2010 168,811 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 148,977 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 128,318 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 108,615 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 90,099 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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Y312 AUY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y312 AUY, 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 Y312 AUY registered?

Y312 AUY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 April 2001.

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