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Y334 DCV

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,749 mi
Last recorded155,749 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY334 DCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 155,749 miles

ALL brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking, no cords visible (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake efficiency has only just been met

Fail 16 Apr 2018 155,744 miles

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

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

ALL brake discs have slight surface corrosion

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking, no cords visible (3.6.B.4d)

parking brake efficiency has only just been met

Pass 18 Aug 2015 155,226 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 155,226 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Oil leak

battery faulty

Pass 2 Dec 2014 151,398 miles

major oil leak engine/gearbox area

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 28 Nov 2014 151,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

major oil leak engine/gearbox area

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 2 Dec 2013 137,350 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 136,364 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both rear tyres showing signs of age related deterioration

eml lit on dash

undertrays fitted loose

Pass 1 Oct 2012 121,168 miles

All brake discs pitted/corroded.

Engine light lit.

O/S/F outer c/v gaiter has age related deterioration, not split.

Oil leak.

Slight play in both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 118,213 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 114,695 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 111,229 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 100,432 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 100,432 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 93,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 81,989 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 81,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 31 May 2006 67,375 miles

front discs getting worn

slight play in o/s lower arm rear bush

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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Y334 DCV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y334 DCV, 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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Y334 DCV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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