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Y831 GDV

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

271,867 mi
Last recorded271,867 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY831 GDV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 271,867 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 271,867 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 258,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner side (scored) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 258,740 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to condition of nearside rear brake (Unsafe for 4x4 testing) (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 254,608 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Oct 2017 253,977 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

slight bind nsr brake

Pass 28 Sep 2016 243,172 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 243,164 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 235,139 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 221,139 miles

both front brake hoses deteriorated

o/s/r brake hose deteriorated

Fail 30 Sep 2014 221,139 miles

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

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

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

both front brake hoses deteriorated

o/s/r brake hose deteriorated

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 28 Sep 2013 206,721 miles

ns headlight image poor, both front tyres low inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 193,604 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges, just outside of area

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge, just outside of area

Pass 30 Sep 2011 187,044 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 175,809 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 159,006 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 137,726 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 117,316 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 73,069 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 66,488 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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Y831 GDV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y831 GDV, 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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What year was Y831 GDV registered?

Y831 GDV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 March 2001.

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