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Y989 MCL

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,174 mi
Last recorded154,174 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY989 MCL
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 154,174 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2021 154,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2020 147,922 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 147,922 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 140,769 miles

rear suspension and brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 134,998 miles

brake pipes and under body corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 128,049 miles

front and rear brake pads close to limit, rear brake hoses cracking

front and rear brake pads close to limit, rear brake hoses cracking

Fail 17 Jun 2017 128,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front and rear brake pads close to limit, rear brake hoses cracking

front and rear brake pads close to limit, rear brake hoses cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2016 122,652 miles

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

both front top arm bushes cracking, rear brake flexis cracking

Fail 18 Jun 2016 122,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front top arm bushes cracking, rear brake flexis cracking

Pass 25 Jun 2015 117,353 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 112,390 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 107,059 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 102,880 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 96,417 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 89,006 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 84,296 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 77,468 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 71,130 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 62,683 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 MCL is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MCL, 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 MCL is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 30 April 2001.

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