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Y986 HAE

2001 Audi A4

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

234,012 mi
Last recorded234,012 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY986 HAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2021 234,012 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 227,958 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 227,940 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 222,796 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 216,695 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 216,695 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 210,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 202,762 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 195,547 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 195,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jan 2014 195,420 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2013 193,318 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 182,325 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 165,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

all brake discs worn and pitted

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

both windscreen wipers split

part of centre stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Feb 2011 165,332 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

all brake discs worn and pitted

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

both windscreen wipers split

part of centre stop lamp not working

Pass 14 Jan 2010 148,052 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 147,918 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 131,635 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 131,635 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 119,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag light on

Fail 1 Nov 2007 119,008 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag light on

Pass 19 Oct 2006 105,646 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 105,646 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2005 87,664 miles

nearside door mirror glass broken

rear inner pads nearing limits

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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Y986 HAE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y986 HAE, 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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Y986 HAE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 3 May 2001.

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