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Y817 FEF

2001 Audi A4

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,411 mi
Last recorded97,411 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY817 FEF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2017 97,411 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front subframe (3.7.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear lower (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

all front upper suspension arm bushes worn

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

front wipers smearing screen

offside front upper subframe looks badly corroded

vehicle not safe to drive due to condition of front subframe

Pass 5 Dec 2016 89,529 miles

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

all front suspension arm bushes worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 30 Nov 2016 89,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

all front suspension arm bushes worn

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 22 Dec 2015 82,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre distorted inner edge

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 76,098 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 76,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 70,569 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 69,087 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 66,724 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 64,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,959 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 55,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 51,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 47,258 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 42,854 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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Y817 FEF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y817 FEF, 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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Y817 FEF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 May 2001.

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