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Y448 SPS

2001 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,192 mi
Last recorded76,192 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY448 SPS
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 May 2013 76,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 68,242 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

L/H/F DOOR EXTERIOR BUMP STRIP INSECURE.

NAIL IN L/H/R TYRE TREAD AND OUTER WALL CUT.

PART OF CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING.

R/H/F BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WEARING THIN(WILL REQUIRE CHANGING LATER).

VARIOUS MARKS AND SOME CORROSION AT BODY.

Fail 14 Oct 2011 68,242 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

L/H/F DOOR EXTERIOR BUMP STRIP INSECURE.

NAIL IN L/H/R TYRE TREAD AND OUTER WALL CUT.

PART OF CENTRE STOP LIGHT NOT WORKING.

R/H/F BRAKE HOSE SLIGHTLY PERISHED.

SLIGHT WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS WEARING THIN(WILL REQUIRE CHANGING LATER).

VARIOUS MARKS AND SOME CORROSION AT BODY.

Pass 26 Mar 2010 54,409 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 54,409 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

FRONT BUMPER SCRAPED AT BOTH SIDES.

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

R/H/R BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 47,522 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES SLIGHTLY TARNISHED.

FRONT BUMPER SCRAPED AT BOTH SIDES.

SURFACE CORROSION AT ALL BRAKE DISCS.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 41,857 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 41,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

BRAKE WARNING INDICATOR ON.

FRONT BUMPER SCRAPED AT L/H SIDE.

FRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY TARNISHED AND CRACKED.

LOW WASHER FLUID LIGHT ON.

R/H/F TYRE NEAR LEGAL LIMIT.

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY LOOSE.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 34,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 29,490 miles

DAMAGE AT L/H/F BUMPER.

SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.

SLIGHT WEAR AT FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

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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Y448 SPS is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 Y448 SPS, 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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Y448 SPS is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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