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Y948 HHP

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,607 mi
Last recorded159,607 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY948 HHP
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 159,607 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 159,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 145,807 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 135,388 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 119,098 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2011 104,704 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

few marks on windscreen none to excess

front belly tray damaged secured with cable ties

near side front tyre inner side wall damaged not to cords

off side head lamp image deterating

pad warning light on

rear middle seat belt slow to retract

smell of diesel under bonnet and off side rear wheel arch no visable leaks and numerous plastic panels covering

Fail 3 Sep 2011 104,704 miles

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

both front flexi brake hoses perished

few marks on windscreen none to excess

front belly tray damaged secured with cable ties

near side front tyre inner side wall damaged not to cords

off side head lamp image deterating

pad warning light on

rear middle seat belt slow to retract

smell of diesel under bonnet and off side rear wheel arch no visable leaks and numerous plastic panels covering

Pass 19 May 2010 98,683 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 82,344 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 82,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 77,137 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2007 71,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 71,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,807 miles

Offside Front 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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Y948 HHP is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y948 HHP, 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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Y948 HHP is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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