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Y396 YVA

2001 Audi A4

Green Petrol 2976cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,664 mi
Last recorded142,664 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY396 YVA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,976cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 142,664 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted

parking brake effort low

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 front upper (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 127,249 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 127,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 117,624 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 117,624 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Jan 2014 105,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2013 93,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,749 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,987 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 72,229 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Dec 2009 72,229 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Dec 2008 66,587 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 34,577 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 25,733 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,585 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 19,974 miles

FRONT WIPER BLADES STARTING TO TEAR AT ENDS.

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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Y396 YVA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 2,976cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y396 YVA, 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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Y396 YVA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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