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Y851 HWY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

203,965 mi
Last recorded203,965 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY851 HWY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2023 203,965 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear handbrake cable corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2023 203,965 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside rear handbrake cable corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 197,114 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 196,966 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2021 190,100 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 185,654 miles

Both Rear Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated Outer Protection Cover

Both Rear Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated Outer Protection Cover

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 15 Sep 2020 185,654 miles

Both Rear Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated Outer Protection Cover

Both Rear Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated Outer Protection Cover

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 182,161 miles

Both Rear Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated Outer Protection Cover

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen zone A & B

Fail 17 Aug 2019 182,161 miles

Both Rear Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated Outer Protection Cover

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen zone A & B

Pass 7 Apr 2018 174,946 miles

Both Rear Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated Outer Protection Cover

Brake Disc Pad Wear Indicator Warning Light On

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

OSF & NSF tyres are getting close to legal limit

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2017 168,198 miles

Both Rear Brake hoses are slightly deteriorated Outer Protection Cover

Brake Disc Pad Wear Indicator Warning Light On

Engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 161,543 miles

Brake Disc Pad Wear Indicator Warning Light On

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Unable to Carry out Full Underbody Inspection Due To Undershields

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 155,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 155,856 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 150,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 150,695 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Nov 2012 145,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 145,660 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 141,122 miles

Different Speed Rated Tyres On Rear Axle

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 141,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Different Speed Rated Tyres On Rear Axle

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 136,150 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside and Nearside Rear Brake Discs Worn and Pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2009 114,123 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 88,269 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 88,251 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 72,001 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 65,440 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 54,934 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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Y851 HWY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y851 HWY, 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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Y851 HWY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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