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Y791 JHC

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,177 mi
Last recorded128,177 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY791 JHC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 128,177 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 123,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2020 123,086 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 116,385 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 109,111 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 107,759 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 107,759 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,203 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Sep 2016 107,163 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 104,081 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front brake hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,279 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2014 100,246 miles

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

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 96,496 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Sep 2013 96,461 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 93,151 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 93,009 miles

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 89,765 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear brake disc corroding

surface perishing to all four tyres

Pass 29 Jul 2010 84,787 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre fuel pipe mounting clip broken

engine oil leak

offside front and nearside front tyres worn heavily on inner tread areas. On tread depth limit

Pass 31 Jul 2009 77,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 77,867 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 70,031 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Reduced braking area to inner faces of rear discs

Pass 30 Jul 2007 64,730 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 57,420 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 49,383 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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Y791 JHC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 Y791 JHC, 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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Y791 JHC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 June 2001.

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