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V5 YMA

2001 Audi A4

Purple Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,641 mi
Last recorded221,641 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 YMA
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 221,641 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 213,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

tail pipe exhaust bracket damaged but still supporting exhaust

Pass 23 Oct 2014 195,204 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 190,437 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 188,749 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 184,544 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 184,544 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.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)

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

rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 14 Jan 2010 170,131 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2010 170,131 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2009 149,636 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 126,074 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 126,074 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 89,669 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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V5 YMA is a 2001 Audi A4 in Purple with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V5 YMA, 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 V5 YMA registered?

V5 YMA is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is V5 YMA safe to buy?

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