CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y971 SOO

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1984cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,243 mi
Last recorded111,243 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Audi
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 SOO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 111,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outside edge smooth and nail in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2016 111,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre outside edge smooth and nail in tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,334 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALLS OF N/S FRONT & REAR TYRE WALLS /UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 2 Nov 2015 106,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER WALLS OF N/S FRONT & REAR TYRE WALLS /UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Nov 2014 101,981 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH ON EDGES/O/S REAR TYRE 2-3MM ONLY

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Nov 2014 101,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT TYRES SMOOTH ON EDGES/O/S REAR TYRE 2-3MM ONLY

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 96,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SOME DETERIORATON OF CENTRE EX. SILENCER (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 96,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

SOME DETERIORATON OF CENTRE EX. SILENCER (SERVICEABLE AT TIME OF TEST)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 88,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 88,773 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 81,900 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 76,701 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 65,385 miles

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

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged.

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 8 Nov 2008 64,911 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 47,927 miles

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

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

full length un dertrays fitted restricting full view of steering,front suspension,fuel pipes,brake pipes,rear suspension,& prescribed areas

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

plastic outer sills fitted restricting full view of outer sills

Pass 17 Jun 2006 27,106 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 24,608 miles

Nearside 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
Full Audi A4 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y971 SOO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y971 SOO, 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

How do I check the history of Y971 SOO?

You can check the full history of Y971 SOO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y971 SOO registered?

Y971 SOO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 15 June 2001.

Is Y971 SOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y971 SOO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y971 SOO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y971 SOO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.