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Y896 DFC

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

260,101 mi
Last recorded260,101 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 DFC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 260,101 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 187,917 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 170,374 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt not allowing full inspection

condensation to n/s/r light lense

oil residue on engine

Pass 15 Mar 2012 141,461 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

oil on engine g/box

play in front link arm bushers

Pass 16 Mar 2011 121,343 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 121,238 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 108,998 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Mar 2010 108,998 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2009 95,915 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 86,771 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 74,502 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 62,864 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 62,864 miles

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

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

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 DFC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 Y896 DFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y896 DFC registered?

Y896 DFC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 April 2001.

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