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Y387 OTU

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,191 mi
Last recorded179,191 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY387 OTU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 179,191 miles

Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 179,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Centre Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 169,639 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 160,710 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 12 Jul 2013 160,710 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre outer sidewall cut

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 8 May 2012 148,469 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2011 141,361 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sill panals

underbody shields fitted unable to fully inspect brake pipes or floor

Fail 22 Jul 2011 141,361 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sill panals

underbody shields fitted unable to fully inspect brake pipes or floor

Pass 9 Jul 2010 134,225 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)

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

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 9 Jul 2010 134,225 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2009 126,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 114,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 102,300 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 102,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 84,582 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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Y387 OTU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 Y387 OTU, 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 Y387 OTU registered?

Y387 OTU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 May 2001.

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