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Y921 DBW

2001 Audi A4

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,063 mi
Last recorded156,063 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY921 DBW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 156,063 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front suspension, rear most lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

big coolant leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 156,063 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front suspension, rear most lower arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all upper arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

big coolant leak

Pass 14 Oct 2016 147,450 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge devoid of tread

Pass 15 Oct 2015 138,550 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 138,550 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 126,614 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2013 120,429 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 120,429 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 112,171 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 104,955 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 93,215 miles

ONE OF TWO NEARSIDE TAIL LIGHTS NOT WORKING

Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 73,411 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,424 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 62,412 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 62,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y921 DBW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y921 DBW, 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 Y921 DBW registered?

Y921 DBW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y921 DBW safe to buy?

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