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Y63 OCT

2001 Audi A4

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

157,851 mi
Last recorded157,851 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY63 OCT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2025 157,851 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust heat shield lose

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush(S) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle body showing corrosion

Pass 2 Apr 2024 149,226 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 149,224 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 142,254 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 140,344 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 138,122 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 136,302 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,953 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 127,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 122,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 117,158 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 107,914 miles

slight brake bind o/s rear

Fail 25 Feb 2014 107,781 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

slight brake bind o/s rear

Pass 26 Feb 2013 103,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,242 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2011 91,085 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 84,731 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 75,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

f number plate cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2008 68,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,507 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 49,796 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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Y63 OCT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 Y63 OCT, 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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Y63 OCT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 March 2001.

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