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Y848 OFW

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,730 mi
Last recorded153,730 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY848 OFW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 153,730 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 146,866 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 141,034 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 141,034 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 137,146 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 137,146 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2014 137,142 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

EML light on a time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OIl sensor light on at time of test

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has a slight cut in the side near the rim egde

Pass 3 May 2013 129,033 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 128,891 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 114,334 miles

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

becouse this vehicle is fitted with a cover covering some off the mot items we cannot test them therefore have to assume they are in good working order

Fail 20 Apr 2012 114,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

becouse this vehicle is fitted with a cover covering some off the mot items we cannot test them therefore have to assume they are in good working order

Pass 13 Apr 2011 96,534 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,725 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 77,725 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,653 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,653 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 64,110 miles

Both wiper blades starting to split

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 56,966 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 47,278 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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Y848 OFW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 Y848 OFW, 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 Y848 OFW registered?

Y848 OFW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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