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Y335 DCV

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

169,745 mi
Last recorded169,745 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY335 DCV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 169,745 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 169,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 151,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 151,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 134,195 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres are wearing on edges

chip in windscreen

front brake discs are pitted

Fail 24 Aug 2022 134,194 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres are wearing on edges

chip in windscreen

front brake discs are pitted

Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,148 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone A smaller than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted unable to inspect components

Fail 20 Aug 2021 122,140 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear both n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber dust boots broken

Pass 21 Aug 2020 115,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stone chip in zone A less then limit

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 115,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper rear arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stone chip in zone A less then limit

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear arm worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 113,446 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O,S AND N,S ALL 4 BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 113,446 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O,S AND N,S ALL 4 BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 103,660 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 99,717 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 98,440 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 97,042 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 96,357 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 95,103 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,851 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,300 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 89,518 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 86,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 83,945 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,662 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 73,565 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 73,272 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2005 64,960 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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Y335 DCV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 Y335 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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Y335 DCV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 August 2001.

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