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Y169 XAE

2001 Audi A4

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

154,099 mi
Last recorded154,099 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY169 XAE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 154,099 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 150,672 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 145,850 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 141,684 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 137,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 120,932 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 108,816 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 108,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Oct 2009 95,776 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 82,513 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,358 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 70,558 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 62,569 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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Y169 XAE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 Y169 XAE, 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 Y169 XAE registered?

Y169 XAE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 15 August 2001.

Is Y169 XAE safe to buy?

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