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Y161 OGU

2001 Audi A4

Green Petrol 4163cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,752 mi
Last recorded126,752 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY161 OGU
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,163cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2020 126,752 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 122,763 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 121,451 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,366 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 120,365 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 119,472 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 119,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 119,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 116,325 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 112,609 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 108,106 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 99,917 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 89,658 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 79,967 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 79,967 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,303 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 59,100 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 59,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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Y161 OGU is a 2001 Audi A4 in Green with a 4,163cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y161 OGU, 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 Y161 OGU registered?

Y161 OGU is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 March 2001.

Is Y161 OGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y161 OGU shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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