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Y409 HAV

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

277,934 mi
Last recorded277,934 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY409 HAV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 277,934 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 258,492 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 258,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 242,082 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 242,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 228,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 213,574 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)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 213,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 191,923 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 179,722 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 170,292 miles

both rear brake hoses are slightly perished

engine under tray hanging down low

front brakes juddering/worped discs

n/s/f tyre as damaged outer side wall

Pass 17 Oct 2011 157,678 miles

engine under tray losse

n/s/f inner arch damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2010 145,665 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 135,105 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 118,156 miles

both rear indicators turning white

engine covers + under trays fitted

exhaust starting to corrode

front discs corroded + worn

front n plate cracked

o/s/f tyre on legal limit worn on outer edge

wipers poor

Pass 13 Aug 2007 105,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 105,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 91,904 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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Y409 HAV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 Y409 HAV, 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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Y409 HAV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2001.

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