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Y871 FRB

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,778 mi
Last recorded154,778 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY871 FRB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 154,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 153,469 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 152,911 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 151,825 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 150,659 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 149,419 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 148,217 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 145,267 miles

Central Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 140,830 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 140,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 135,931 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 135,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 131,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 125,244 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 118,887 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 111,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,993 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 93,122 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 93,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 84,150 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 74,467 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 74,467 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 65,272 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 65,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 55,692 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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Y871 FRB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y871 FRB, 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 Y871 FRB registered?

Y871 FRB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 29 June 2001.

Is Y871 FRB safe to buy?

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