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Y404 GBO

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,768 mi
Last recorded157,768 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY404 GBO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 157,768 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar linkage bushes worn

play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in offside track rod end

Pass 21 May 2014 144,354 miles

Engine oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 May 2014 144,351 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 131,511 miles

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

offside front top inner wishbone rubber deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2013 131,506 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

offside front top inner wishbone rubber deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,234 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2012 117,234 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 113,383 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 109,817 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,539 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,954 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 92,954 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 82,164 miles

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

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

both outer cv boots perished

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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Y404 GBO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 Y404 GBO, 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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Y404 GBO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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