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Y48 HKW

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,735 mi
Last recorded114,735 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY48 HKW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 114,735 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

strong smell of emmisions in cab

Fail 8 Mar 2019 114,735 miles

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

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

strong smell of emmisions in cab

Pass 5 Jan 2018 109,613 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 103,231 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp has a broken mounting but does not effect the overall security

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,204 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 82,810 miles

n/s/r tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 14 Aug 2013 76,879 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 76,879 miles

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

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 61,457 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 61,454 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVICE WATER LEAK

Pass 30 Dec 2008 48,139 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 48,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 32,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 23,911 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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Y48 HKW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 Y48 HKW, 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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Y48 HKW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 June 2001.

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