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Y989 DCW

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

110,779 mi
Last recorded110,779 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 DCW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 110,779 miles

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake flex hoses deteriorated

front number plate damaged

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorating

o/s/f wiper blade spliting

o/s/r brake disc has signs of heat

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

rear anti roll bar corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2013 110,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake flex hoses deteriorated

front number plate damaged

n/s/f wiper blade deteriorating

o/s/f wiper blade spliting

o/s/r brake disc has signs of heat

o/s/r brake has a slight bind

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2012 100,764 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear brake flexis slightly deteriorating

Pass 11 Apr 2011 91,551 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 91,383 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2010 81,683 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear & n/s/f brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/f wiper deteriorating

Pass 27 Apr 2009 72,731 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 72,731 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 63,773 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 56,249 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 49,126 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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Y989 DCW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y989 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.

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Y989 DCW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 April 2001.

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