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Y475 HMY

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,810 mi
Last recorded101,810 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY475 HMY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2018 101,810 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

eml light on

o/s/r outer cv boot slightly deteriated

oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2017 99,915 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 99,915 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 97,521 miles

eml on

Pass 5 Mar 2015 94,921 miles

o/s/f top rear suspention arm inner bush slightly deteriated and starting to part

Pass 26 Feb 2014 93,548 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 92,445 miles

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 92,445 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,940 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 89,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 87,530 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 87,509 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 84,893 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 83,181 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 80,975 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 80,975 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 78,909 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 78,909 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 73,971 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 73,971 miles

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

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

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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Y475 HMY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 Y475 HMY, 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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Y475 HMY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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