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Y452 GAN

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,149 mi
Last recorded206,149 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY452 GAN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 206,149 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 192,999 miles

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

nearside rear brake has slight restricted free movement

Fail 8 Jul 2015 192,167 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nearside rear brake has slight restricted free movement

Pass 24 May 2014 178,806 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 169,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 169,741 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 160,985 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

TOW BAR ELECTRICAL SOCKET DETERIATED

Pass 27 May 2011 148,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2011 148,142 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 135,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 119,557 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 119,557 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2008 104,722 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 104,722 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2007 86,784 miles

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

windscreen cracked on the offside lower corner (not within zone a)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 60,535 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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Y452 GAN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y452 GAN, 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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Y452 GAN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 4 July 2001.

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