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Y987 HCY

2001 Audi A4

Black Petrol 2671cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

228,315 mi
Last recorded228,315 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 HCY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,671cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 228,315 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 227,972 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 227,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 224,585 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 220,149 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight drag o/s/r wheel

Pass 1 Apr 2014 216,384 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 216,384 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 201,892 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 201,860 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 190,480 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 190,480 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 178,192 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 178,191 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 164,311 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 151,061 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 151,061 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 142,133 miles

chip in windscreen at 20mm diameter, outside zone {a}.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 132,618 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 114,512 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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Y987 HCY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Black with a 2,671cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y987 HCY, 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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Y987 HCY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2001.

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