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Y961 GAT

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

126,113 mi
Last recorded126,113 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY961 GAT
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 126,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement curvy arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2021 117,167 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front tyres showing early wear to inner shoulders

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge border line (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2020 112,630 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm big inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (5.3.2 (c))

all four brake hoses deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2019 110,119 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake hoses deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly rusted/worn

nearside front lower suspension arm centre bush worn bottom of shocker

offside front lower suspension arm centre bush worn bottom of shocker

Fail 16 Nov 2019 110,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all four brake hoses deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly rusted/worn

nearside front lower suspension arm centre bush worn bottom of shocker

offside front lower suspension arm centre bush worn bottom of shocker

Pass 10 Nov 2018 105,189 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

all four brake hoses deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm centre bush worn bottom of shocker

offside front lower suspension arm centre bush worn bottom of shocker

Pass 10 Nov 2017 101,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also in poor condition

all four brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre light wear to inner edge

offside front tyre light wear to inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2017 101,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also in poor condition

all four brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre light wear to inner edge

offside front tyre light wear to inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2016 99,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also in poor condition (7.1.2)

all four brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside front lower suspension arm inner big bush

offside front lower suspension arm inner big bush

Pass 11 Nov 2015 96,440 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Nov 2015 96,440 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Nov 2014 92,533 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 90,287 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 87,921 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 84,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,921 miles

surface rust on front discs and slightly worn

Pass 14 Oct 2009 77,972 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 72,291 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 63,987 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 55,999 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 55,999 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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Y961 GAT is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 Y961 GAT, 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 Y961 GAT registered?

Y961 GAT is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 5 July 2001.

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