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Y717 MGW

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

182,690 mi
Last recorded182,690 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY717 MGW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 182,690 miles

discs corroded/lipped,exhaust deteriorating in places,engine oil very low

emissions taken time to clear limits

engine lamp and srs illuminated,bonnet strut very weak,underbody plastic trims loose/damaged

transmission not very responsive in reverse

Fail 28 Jul 2011 182,690 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

discs corroded/lipped,exhaust deteriorating in places,engine oil very low

engine lamp and srs illuminated,bonnet strut very weak,underbody plastic trims loose/damaged

transmission not very responsive in reverse

Pass 11 Aug 2010 170,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant leak-investigate,requires urgent attention

engine bottom cover loose

engine lamp,srs lamp on

front and rear discs corroded/scored

nearside dipp beam came/stayed on when tapped-investigate

Fail 7 Aug 2010 170,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

coolant leak-investigate,requires urgent attention

engine bottom cover loose

engine lamp,srs lamp on

front and rear discs corroded/scored

nearside dipp beam came/stayed on when tapped-investigate

Pass 11 Aug 2009 160,321 miles

Offside rear tyre low tread.

Fail 8 Aug 2009 160,301 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear tyre low tread.

Pass 14 Aug 2008 145,786 miles

Damage to front screen.

Fail 11 Aug 2008 145,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Damage to front screen.

Fail 21 Jul 2007 130,207 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2007 130,207 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 116,777 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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Y717 MGW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 Y717 MGW, 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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Y717 MGW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2001.

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