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Y885 YGF

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,029 mi
Last recorded83,029 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY885 YGF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 83,029 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 83,029 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 71,335 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2018 66,893 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

EML on

Nearside Rear #### STRONG ADVISE #### hub assembly slightly binding

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres weak/cracking

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ### STRONG ADVISE ### weak (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 46,818 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 2 Mar 2016 46,816 miles

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

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

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Jun 2015 44,638 miles

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

both front lower rear inner suspensionarm bushes got movement,not to excess at present

nsf upper rear inner suspensionarm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,638 miles

both front lower rear inner suspensionarm bushes got movement,not to excess at present

nsf upper rear inner suspensionarm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2014 42,144 miles

lower covers restrict the inspection of some components

nsf upper rear inner suspensionarm bush starts to deteriorate

Fail 6 Jun 2014 42,144 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

lower covers restrict the inspection of some components

nsf upper rear inner suspensionarm bush starts to deteriorate

Pass 7 Jun 2013 40,095 miles

wiperblades splitting at ends

Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,517 miles

slight movement in both front lower rear suspensionarm bushes

unable to test nsr seatbelt correctly,as childseat is fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2011 35,472 miles

osf tyre shows cracks in outer wall &tread

osr tyre got cracks in outer wall & tread

slight cuts in nsf tyre outer wall

unable to check nsr seatbelt correctly,as childseat is fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 33,725 miles

nsf lower strutbush shows some wear,but not excessive

osf lower strutbush shoes wear,but not excessive

unable to check nsr seatbelt as childseat is fitted

unable to check osr seatbelt as childseat is fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2010 33,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nsf lower strutbush shows some wear,but not excessive

osf lower strutbush shoes wear,but not excessive

unable to check nsr seatbelt as childseat is fitted

unable to check osr seatbelt as childseat is fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 32,014 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 27,805 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 26,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,815 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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Y885 YGF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 Y885 YGF, 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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Y885 YGF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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