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Y838 MFC

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

175,901 mi
Last recorded175,901 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 MFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 175,901 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 157,224 miles

Brake Warnig Lights On

Pass 22 Apr 2014 150,309 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 150,307 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 137,944 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 126,178 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 125,923 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,432 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 104,906 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,360 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 80,877 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,101 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 54,515 miles

all brakes dic's slightly correded ok and brake test...

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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Y838 MFC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 Y838 MFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y838 MFC registered?

Y838 MFC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 June 2001.

Is Y838 MFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y838 MFC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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