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Y432 DCL

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,669 mi
Last recorded151,669 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY432 DCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 151,669 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 151,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,763 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 136,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 124,394 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2013 113,321 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 100,309 miles

Both front back lower arm suspension ball joint rubbers deteriated

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

Front passenger seat belt slightly slow on return

NSF headlamp not correctly in line

Slight perishing to front link arm bushes

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

slight damage to outer wall tyre on OSF

Fail 22 May 2012 100,292 miles

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

Both front back lower arm suspension ball joint rubbers deteriated

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

Front passenger seat belt slightly slow on return

NSF headlamp not correctly in line

Slight perishing to front link arm bushes

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

slight damage to outer wall tyre on OSF

Pass 18 May 2011 86,010 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 86,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

Pass 21 May 2010 57,750 miles

Both front rear bottom arm ball joint boots split

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

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

Fail 20 May 2010 57,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Both front rear bottom arm ball joint boots split

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 49,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,120 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 36,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,292 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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Y432 DCL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y432 DCL, 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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Y432 DCL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 May 2001.

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