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Y449 DCY

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

69,514 mi
Last recorded69,514 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY449 DCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2023 69,514 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 62,589 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 56,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 52,018 miles

Covers and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lamp damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 48,635 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 8 May 2018 48,635 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 12 May 2017 45,977 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 45,977 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 42,246 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 42,246 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,892 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 34,037 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 31,294 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 29,466 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 28,103 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,732 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 21,995 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 21,944 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 19,345 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 17,669 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,500 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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Y449 DCY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 Y449 DCY, 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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What year was Y449 DCY registered?

Y449 DCY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 May 2001.

Is Y449 DCY safe to buy?

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