CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y399 GDM

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

200,122 mi
Last recorded200,122 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY399 GDM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 200,122 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 189,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Jul 2014 178,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jul 2014 178,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 165,034 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 164,569 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 156,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 149,592 miles

front discs worn and corroded rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2010 143,297 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 143,314 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2010 143,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 110,611 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 89,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,082 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y399 GDM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y399 GDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y399 GDM?

You can check the full history of Y399 GDM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y399 GDM registered?

Y399 GDM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 April 2001.

Is Y399 GDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y399 GDM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y399 GDM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y399 GDM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.