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Y429 YGF

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,592 mi
Last recorded157,592 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY429 YGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 157,592 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 157,592 miles

Fuel system component leaking leaks from both engine banks, suspect from spill pipes or injectors (7.2.3)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 150,367 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2016 150,367 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 252,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 141,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fluid leak coming from nearside of engine bay but cannot see because ofcovers fitted.

Pass 8 Mar 2014 133,921 miles

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)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes grabbing slightly.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 126,524 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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 119,312 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 110,928 miles

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 5 Feb 2010 104,975 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 93,152 miles

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

both front tyres are bald on the inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2008 78,862 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

o/s and n/s front tyre treads worn on inner edge and almost bald

o/s and n/s front upper front arms inner bushes slight splitting

Pass 3 Mar 2007 70,644 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 70,287 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 59,360 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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Y429 YGF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y429 YGF, 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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Y429 YGF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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