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Y878 DHO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,124 mi
Last recorded134,124 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY878 DHO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 134,124 miles

both rear brake hoses worn corroded

n/s cv gaiter worn

Pass 22 Jun 2015 125,893 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2015 125,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 118,776 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2013 114,722 miles

brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2013 114,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2012 114,348 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 114,348 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 111,453 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Mar 2011 111,453 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 102,518 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 102,518 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 91,038 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 91,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 120,908 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 120,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 108,115 miles

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

all tyres just on legal limit

front discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Apr 2006 113,823 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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Y878 DHO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 Y878 DHO, 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 Y878 DHO registered?

Y878 DHO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 10 May 2001.

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