MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,755 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear most inners. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front N/S uppers inner most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose to housings.
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower rear most inners. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front N/S uppers inner most. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking, inner and outer grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking, inner and outer grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal to prop shaft, & offside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres slightly perished
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox rear seal to prop shaft, & offside diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
middle exhaust silencer outer skins corroding
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight corrosion to both rear brake discs.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight wear to o/s/f tyre inner edge.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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Y38 VCF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 Y38 VCF, 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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Y38 VCF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 July 2001.
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