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Y503 HPL

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,826 mi
Last recorded126,826 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 HPL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2024 126,826 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam both lights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag lamp lit (7.1.6 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs slightly pitted surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective pipe connector clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 123,482 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 123,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 122,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre badly worn to minimum legal tread depth of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

bad oil leak

bonnet support struts weak

corrosion - deterioration on exhaust system

exhaust centre joint clamps corroded - insecure

exhaust heatshield not fully secure

nail in nearside rear tyre treads

nearside and offside upper rubber suspension arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn close to 2mm wear bar indicators

offside rear tyre cracking - perrishing

rust - corrosion on rear brake discs

rust corrosion on underbody components

slight binding on offside rear brake

some damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

some deterioration on front shock absorber lower rubber bushes

some marking on windscreen

some wear - cracking perrishing on front antirollbar bushes

underbonnet covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

wear on rear brake pads and rear brake discs

Fail 16 Mar 2017 122,770 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward and rear positioned arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on minimum legal tread depth of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

appears to have fault on cental locking

bonnet support strut weak

centre exhaust heatshield not fully secure

corrosion - deterioration on exhaust system

cracking and perrishing on nearside front tyre no exposed cords

engine covers - underbody trays fitted restricting inspection

front registration plate deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn close to 2mm wear bar indicators 1.6mm minimum legal tread depth

offside rear tyre cracking - perrishing on side walls and between treads no exposed cords

offside rear tyre worn close to 2mm wear indicator bars 1.6mm minimum legal tread depth

oil leak

rust - corrosion on underbody - underbody components

some damage to offside front outer tyre wall no exposed cords

some imbalance on front brake application

some marking on windscreen

some rusting - corrosion on rear brake discs

uneven tread wear on rear tyres

wear on rear brake pads and rear brake discs

Pass 27 Feb 2016 121,378 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,917 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 May 2013 112,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

centre silencer corroded

nearside front tyre close to 2mm wear bars

nearside rear tyre close to 2mm wear bars

rear antiroll bar retaining collars split

Fail 8 May 2013 112,528 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Inner Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

centre silencer corroded

nearside front tyre close to 2mm wear bars

nearside rear tyre close to 2mm wear bars

rear antiroll bar retaining collars split

Pass 3 May 2012 104,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of treads close to legel wear limit of 1.6mm

Fail 3 May 2012 104,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of treads close to legel wear limit of 1.6mm

Fail 6 May 2011 96,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 96,267 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2010 87,470 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 87,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,874 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 75,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

off side rear tyre close to legal limit

rear diff leaking

undercovers fitted

Pass 3 May 2008 70,048 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 62,833 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 53,594 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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Y503 HPL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc 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 Y503 HPL, 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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Y503 HPL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 April 2001.

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