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Y973 ODN

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

125,381 mi
Last recorded125,381 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 ODN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,381 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 123,728 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 123,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 116,444 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 116,444 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 108,573 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 108,573 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 105,275 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 99,845 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 99,845 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 95,517 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,369 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 85,366 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 79,560 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both rear discs excessivly corrodied inner surface

both rear tyres starting to wear out of shape

n/s/f tyre on 2mm and worn smooth outer edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 74,456 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 74,456 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,779 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 69,779 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 65,559 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 51,895 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 46,240 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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Y973 ODN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 Y973 ODN, 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 Y973 ODN registered?

Y973 ODN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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