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Y857 MFC

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

224,650 mi
Last recorded224,650 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY857 MFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 224,650 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 224,650 miles

Spare wheel Missing !! Child seats preventing full examination of rear seat belts

Fail 14 May 2016 224,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel Missing !! Child seats preventing full examination of rear seat belts

Fail 7 May 2016 224,580 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 May 2015 220,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 212,377 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 212,377 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2013 200,442 miles

lower wishbone inner bushes worn(exact amount unknown due to limited vision)

tinted glass fitted in drivers and passengers front windows

Fail 1 May 2013 200,442 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

battery low in charge

lower wishbone inner bushes worn(exact amount unknown due to limited vision)

tinted glass fitted in drivers and passengers front windows

Pass 13 Apr 2012 193,964 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 177,866 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 167,717 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 167,462 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 154,800 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 140,723 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 137,424 miles

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

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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Y857 MFC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 Y857 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.

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Y857 MFC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 11 July 2001.

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