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A1 LYB

2001 Audi A4

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,299 mi
Last recorded134,299 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 LYB
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 134,299 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 118,783 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 118,613 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r outer driveshaft gaiter deteriated

Pass 14 Nov 2012 111,931 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 111,794 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs worn and pitted

Fail 29 Sep 2011 111,794 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear discs worn and pitted

Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,435 miles

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

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

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 85,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 72,171 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 53,366 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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A1 LYB is a 2001 Audi A4 in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A1 LYB, 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 A1 LYB registered?

A1 LYB is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 15 March 2001.

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