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Y173 GWV

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

167,851 mi
Last recorded167,851 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY173 GWV
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 167,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 159,667 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 159,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 150,787 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 150,787 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 140,744 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 129,393 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 129,369 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2007 106,737 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 83,933 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2006 83,933 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

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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Y173 GWV is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 Y173 GWV, 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 Y173 GWV registered?

Y173 GWV is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 6 July 2001.

Is Y173 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y173 GWV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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