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Y673 TLF

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,937 mi
Last recorded158,937 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY673 TLF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 158,937 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 158,937 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Stop lamp not working All (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 158,923 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 152,845 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2015 152,845 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2014 143,523 miles

Both front drop links perished

Wishbone rear bushes weak

Fail 30 May 2014 143,523 miles

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

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front drop links perished

Both front wheel bearing have some noise

Nearside front cv gaiter has sllight leak

Wishbone rear bushes weak

Pass 17 May 2013 123,872 miles

nearside front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 May 2013 123,872 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight noise nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2012 114,506 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 100,415 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 100,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

front to rear metal brake pipes not seen under body covers fitted

Pass 28 May 2010 85,383 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 85,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 79,850 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 73,102 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 73,102 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 66,637 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 61,269 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 61,261 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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Y673 TLF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc 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 Y673 TLF, 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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Y673 TLF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 21 June 2001.

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