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Y973 VFF

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,543 mi
Last recorded178,543 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY973 VFF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 178,543 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2022 156,861 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear, also slightly leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 140,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 127,157 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 122,605 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 122,605 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 116,766 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked but no cord visible

Pass 27 Sep 2017 109,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind

Offside Rear Brake caliper has restricted free movement

Fail 26 Sep 2017 109,524 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind

Offside Rear Brake caliper has restricted free movement

Pass 14 Oct 2016 101,837 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,837 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 92,804 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear diff oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,729 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 26 Jun 2013 79,387 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 73,164 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,975 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 60,346 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 50,201 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,015 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 40,561 miles

Baby seat in osr seat

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,259 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 VFF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 Y973 VFF, 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 VFF registered?

Y973 VFF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2001.

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