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Y147 NBY

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

52,121 mi
Last recorded52,121 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY147 NBY
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 52,121 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 52,114 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

nearside front and offside rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,959 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,647 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 35,945 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,549 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 28,065 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 24,100 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 24,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 23,989 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 23,609 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 22,861 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 21,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,585 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 19,211 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,228 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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Y147 NBY is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y147 NBY, 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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Y147 NBY is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y147 NBY safe to buy?

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