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Y517 CEY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,555 mi
Last recorded114,555 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY517 CEY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 114,555 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front body damage

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front head light mount damaged

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective heat shield (6.1.2 (a))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Oct 2016 108,937 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,748 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside washer jet partially blocked

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

engine covers fitted

nearside front upper suspension arm inner bushes cracking

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front upper suspension arm front bush cracking

towing ball missing at time of test

unable to fully inspect sills due to sill skirts fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 100,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

n/s/f flexi brake hose perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f washer jet partially blocked

rear brake pads low

brakes require further inspection

coil springs corroded

engine cover ,under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

rear indicator bulbs slightly discolored

Pass 3 Jun 2014 95,447 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 95,447 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 83,578 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 83,575 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 80,136 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 75,135 miles

offside front tyre very badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 5 May 2011 75,132 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Centre Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre very badly worn on inner edge.

once during test brake lights stayed on.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,361 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 58,556 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,312 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 42,378 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 35,798 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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Y517 CEY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y517 CEY, 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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Y517 CEY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 March 2001.

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