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Y771 HPA

2001 Audi A4

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

144,220 mi
Last recorded144,220 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY771 HPA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 144,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front and both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

centre exhaust box deteriorated

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 138,289 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2017 138,289 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 134,162 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 32,275 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 130,931 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 130,931 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 126,370 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 126,347 miles

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

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

all flexi brake hoses deteriorated

both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Fail 26 Sep 2014 126,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

all flexi brake hoses deteriorated

both front anti-roll bar link bushes deteriorated

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2013 120,369 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

engine management lamp on

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 23 Sep 2013 120,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

both front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

engine management lamp on

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 26 Sep 2012 111,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine m/light on

Fail 26 Sep 2012 111,404 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine m/light on

Pass 5 Jan 2012 104,712 miles

offsde rear caliper intermittently sticking

offside front sidelight deteriorated

rear centre seatbelt not present

Pass 5 Jan 2011 100,730 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 94,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 90,101 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 87,229 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 64,984 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 64,359 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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Y771 HPA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 Y771 HPA, 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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Y771 HPA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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