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Y437 PDM

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,597 mi
Last recorded128,597 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY437 PDM
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 128,597 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush near side front and off side front (2.4.G.2)

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

front panel under radiator slightly corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2016 128,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front crossmember corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 117,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 109,525 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 109,525 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,477 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Fail 13 Nov 2013 103,476 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,420 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades worn

Fail 14 Nov 2012 95,420 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,555 miles

n/s headlight intermitantly inop during test

nsr coil spring corroding

Fail 3 Nov 2011 91,554 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

n/s headlight intermitantly inop during test

nsf brake pads worn

nsr coil spring corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,100 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 83,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,068 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 64,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 64,718 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,927 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 59,947 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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Y437 PDM is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y437 PDM, 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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Y437 PDM is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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