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Y461 UGK

2001 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

260,159 mi
Last recorded260,159 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY461 UGK
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 260,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam mount bushes perishing

Fail 3 Dec 2019 260,159 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both upper and inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear axle beam mount bushes perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2018 249,079 miles

Offside stick on door mirror glass

Fail 4 Dec 2018 249,079 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside stick on door mirror glass

Pass 17 Aug 2017 230,291 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

device fitted to replace fuel cap

Fail 17 Aug 2017 230,291 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and offside front (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play and offside rear (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

device fitted to replace fuel cap

Pass 18 Aug 2016 214,542 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 214,542 miles

Centre Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 193,869 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 193,869 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 Jun 2014 179,437 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 165,545 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 149,472 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 138,290 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 124,834 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 124,834 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 110,587 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 110,587 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 96,965 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 96,961 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 79,163 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,163 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 60,327 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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Y461 UGK is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 Y461 UGK, 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 Y461 UGK registered?

Y461 UGK is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 15 June 2001.

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