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Y897 TCF

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,005 mi
Last recorded127,005 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY897 TCF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 127,005 miles

Undertray Fitted - Damp

Pass 14 Apr 2018 124,795 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,462 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 120,266 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 117,548 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 113,189 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 108,642 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 103,682 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

full undertrays fitted unable to fully inspect

pas fluid on minimum

Pass 10 May 2011 99,650 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 92,640 miles

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

engine man lamp on

engine under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

n/s/r flexi brake hose perished

outer sill covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to floor pans

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 May 2010 92,640 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

engine man lamp on

engine under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

n/s/r flexi brake hose perished

outer sill covers fitted

plastic covers fitted to floor pans

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2009 86,333 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 79,453 miles

nail in o/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 15 May 2007 70,812 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 70,811 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2006 61,312 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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Y897 TCF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 Y897 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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What year was Y897 TCF registered?

Y897 TCF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 26 July 2001.

Is Y897 TCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y897 TCF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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