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Y896 TCF

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,742 mi
Last recorded124,742 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY896 TCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 124,742 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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 8 Dec 2022 116,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 116,447 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear reflector missing n/s and o/s (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 104,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 90,113 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Front tyres just starting to wear on shoulders .

Fail 19 Nov 2020 90,106 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Front tyres just starting to wear on shoulders .

Pass 2 Dec 2019 86,399 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components .

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 86,146 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 81,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 72,150 miles

Front bumper not fitted correctly .

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2017 72,144 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt left (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front bumper not fitted correctly .

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 63,226 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 53,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 50,153 miles

offside headlamp has slightly reduced light output

Fail 3 Dec 2014 50,153 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

offside headlamp has slightly reduced light output

Fail 19 Nov 2014 49,942 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 39,704 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring fractured (4.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 39,704 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 39,028 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 39,022 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,857 miles

front brak pads worn very low

Fail 15 Jan 2011 37,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brak pads worn very low

Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,301 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 36,249 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 33,670 miles

advise rear no plate slight fading. advise discs all round getting worn and pads about half worn

Pass 26 Jan 2007 30,776 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 26,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 TCF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TCF, 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 TCF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 17 August 2001.

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