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Y573 NWL

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,545 mi
Last recorded149,545 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY573 NWL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 149,545 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower rear arm bushes worn where attached to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower section of front radiator support corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2019 149,522 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both side antiroll bar "C" links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower rear arm bushes worn where attached to subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

lower section of front radiator support corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2018 146,619 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Handbrake mounting bracket broken

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 144,538 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2017 144,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 134,786 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 130,486 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 129,380 miles

Both front tyres cracking and tread depths low

Both rear brake hoses starting to crack

Fail 7 Jun 2013 129,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres cracking and tread depths low

Both rear brake hoses starting to crack

Pass 3 Jul 2012 128,341 miles

Nearside front tyre tread depth low and cracking

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Jul 2011 126,927 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 126,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

front tyres 3mm

slight engine misfire

Pass 5 Jul 2010 124,115 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 124,115 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

offside cv boot weeping from clip

wipers smear

Fail 30 Jun 2010 124,077 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

eml light on

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 103,984 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 103,984 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 97,580 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing thin

Pass 22 May 2007 91,516 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on sides +-3mm

Fail 22 May 2007 91,516 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on sides +-3mm

Pass 24 May 2006 85,275 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 84,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

eml light on

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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Y573 NWL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 Y573 NWL, 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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Y573 NWL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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