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Y896 DBY

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,706 mi
Last recorded117,706 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 DBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 117,706 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 117,706 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 116,464 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 116,464 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 113,176 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 113,176 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 110,176 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 110,171 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 106,140 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 106,138 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 102,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 100,447 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body trims loose

exhaust bracket broken but still adequatly supported

Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,040 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger is broken

Fail 10 Feb 2014 96,040 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

rear exhaust hanger is broken

Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,209 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,185 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 81,855 miles

n/s/f door lower trim missing

Oil leak

front ;lower skirt panel missing

Fail 25 Jan 2012 81,855 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/f door lower trim missing

Oil leak

engine management light on

front ;lower skirt panel missing

front pads look worn

Fail 26 Jan 2011 74,543 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside front passenger door moulding insecure

oil leaking from engine and rear axle

rear brake pads look worn

some corrosion and wear noted on front brake disc

Pass 26 Jan 2011 74,543 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

nearside front passenger door moulding insecure

oil leaking from engine and rear axle

rear brake pads look worn

some corrosion and wear noted on front brake disc

Pass 10 Dec 2009 66,287 miles

front number plate as various cracks, still readable

nearside front door moulding unbonded

some rim damage to o/s/r wheel

Fail 10 Dec 2009 66,287 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate as various cracks, still readable

nearside front door moulding unbonded

some rim damage to o/s/r wheel

Pass 22 Aug 2008 62,108 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 62,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Aug 2007 57,217 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 49,961 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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Y896 DBY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 Y896 DBY, 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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Y896 DBY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 22 August 2001.

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