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Y982 DTO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,563 mi
Last recorded129,563 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY982 DTO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 129,563 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 119,173 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 109,741 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 97,018 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 97,018 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 79,206 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 79,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal goes hard

Pass 7 Jun 2013 75,411 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2013 75,282 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 67,251 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 59,774 miles

N/S Wiper blade starting to split

Pass 2 Jun 2010 54,328 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 51,314 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 47,729 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 47,718 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 45,323 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,793 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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Y982 DTO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y982 DTO, 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 Y982 DTO registered?

Y982 DTO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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