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Y974 HWC

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,737 mi
Last recorded147,737 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY974 HWC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 147,737 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2024 147,710 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking from rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 144,832 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 142,763 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front windscreen chipped

timing belt cover missing

vehicle emitts blue smoke

Pass 3 Nov 2020 142,152 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front windscreen chipped

timing belt cover missing

vehicle emits blue smoke

Fail 9 Oct 2020 142,070 miles

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted o/s front bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre turning wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front top (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s front brake disc corroded

timing belt missing

vehicle emitts blue smoke

Pass 17 Oct 2019 141,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front windscreen chipped

vehicle emits slight smoke when cold

Fail 15 Oct 2019 141,935 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front windscreen chipped

vehicle emits slight smoke when cold

Pass 30 Aug 2018 137,375 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

front windscreen chipped

n/s front suspension upper rear arm bush starting to crack

o/s and n/s rear suspension upper arm bushes deteriorated

slight noise from o/s rear wheel bearing

vehicle emits smoke when cold

Pass 17 Aug 2017 132,407 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 128,046 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 124,298 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 120,075 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 115,623 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 115,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 110,032 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 105,347 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 92,749 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges and ns close to limit

Fail 24 Aug 2010 92,749 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges and ns close to limit

Fail 25 Aug 2009 79,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 79,226 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,592 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 86,005 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 58,448 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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Y974 HWC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y974 HWC, 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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Y974 HWC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 July 2001.

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