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Y172 KAG

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,000 mi
Last recorded127,000 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY172 KAG
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 127,000 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 115,349 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 110,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 110,006 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 102,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management warning light on

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil level warning light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 94,151 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 94,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 85,754 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 85,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 77,131 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 111,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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Y172 KAG is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y172 KAG, 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 Y172 KAG registered?

Y172 KAG is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 18 April 2001.

Is Y172 KAG safe to buy?

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