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Y752 DCY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

207,719 mi
Last recorded207,719 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY752 DCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2014 207,719 miles

Braking system warning sign and message flashing on dashboard.

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

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

Nearside rear registration plate lamp damaged.

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 207,321 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Braking system warning sign and message flashing on dashboard.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2013 196,720 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

oil leak bottom of engine

Pass 12 Aug 2013 196,720 miles

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

oil leak bottom of engine

Pass 24 Jul 2012 182,123 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 167,982 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 167,537 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 147,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 147,259 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 146,750 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2010 146,747 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2008 133,601 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 133,601 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 113,274 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 99,513 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 88,322 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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Y752 DCY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 Y752 DCY, 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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Y752 DCY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 June 2001.

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