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Y978 DCW

2001 Audi A4

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

126,786 mi
Last recorded126,786 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY978 DCW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 126,786 miles

both front anti roll bar d bushes deteriorating

oil leak

osf top ball joint boots deteriorating

osf track rod end ball joint boot deteriorating

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 1 Nov 2023 124,633 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,671 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 119,670 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 119,370 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 119,370 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 119,370 miles

Coolant leak ()

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2016 119,370 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 119,370 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 117,487 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,643 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 112,643 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 108,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 100,633 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 100,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 94,693 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 86,183 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 86,183 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 78,987 miles

Nearside Rear 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
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Y978 DCW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y978 DCW, 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

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What year was Y978 DCW registered?

Y978 DCW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is Y978 DCW safe to buy?

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