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Y521 MHD

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,032 mi
Last recorded154,032 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY521 MHD
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 154,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front wipers smeary

Fail 29 May 2018 154,032 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (1.6 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both front wipers smeary

Pass 1 Feb 2017 154,002 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 154,002 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 153,973 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 153,973 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 151,536 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 142,729 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 137,016 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on, advise

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 24 Sep 2012 137,016 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine light on, advise

front wipers smear, advise

Pass 15 Aug 2011 129,758 miles

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

offside rear brake disc scored, advise

Fail 13 Aug 2011 129,615 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

Pass 13 Aug 2010 115,554 miles

n/s flexi perished

rear tyres worn on inners

Pass 15 Aug 2009 106,764 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2008 98,285 miles

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

nearside rear park brake becoming low effort.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 90,568 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 83,495 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 69,814 miles

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

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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Y521 MHD is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y521 MHD, 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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Y521 MHD is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 April 2001.

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