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Y197 NBF

2001 Audi A4

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,268 mi
Last recorded150,268 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY197 NBF
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 150,268 miles

Noise on engine

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 150,268 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Noise on engine

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 142,925 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 139,445 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 139,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 133,810 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 128,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 121,886 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 116,313 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 110,818 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 105,718 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 98,556 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 91,588 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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Y197 NBF is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 Y197 NBF, 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 Y197 NBF registered?

Y197 NBF is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 23 May 2001.

Is Y197 NBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y197 NBF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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