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Y189 PLE

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

84,931 mi
Last recorded84,931 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY189 PLE
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 84,931 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,490 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 69,479 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 69,479 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 61,468 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 58,184 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 55,120 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 52,754 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 49,344 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)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 46,245 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 45,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 45,380 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 41,354 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 36,943 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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Y189 PLE is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 Y189 PLE, 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 Y189 PLE registered?

Y189 PLE is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 31 May 2001.

Is Y189 PLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y189 PLE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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