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Y185 BFX

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,229 mi
Last recorded110,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY185 BFX
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 110,229 miles

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

near side front cv boot leaking grease

Pass 24 Jan 2012 106,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r brake discs shows signs of being hot

Pass 27 Jan 2011 102,709 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 95,147 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear number plate delaminating

wiper blades worn

Fail 15 Jan 2010 95,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

brake pad warning light on

rear number plate delaminating

wiper blades worn

Pass 16 Jan 2009 64,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,589 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 52,481 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 52,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 44,468 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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Y185 BFX is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 Y185 BFX, 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 Y185 BFX registered?

Y185 BFX is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 16 March 2001.

Is Y185 BFX safe to buy?

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