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Y221 ARW

2001 Audi A4

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

150,851 mi
Last recorded150,851 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 ARW
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 150,851 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 145,211 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 145,184 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 139,453 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 134,098 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 134,098 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 128,634 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 123,421 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 123,421 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 116,287 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 115,435 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 109,900 miles

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

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Jul 2010 103,191 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 103,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 93,011 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 93,011 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,684 miles

front plastic cover underneath insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2008 83,684 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

front plastic cover underneath insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2007 74,150 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 63,410 miles

drivers mirror cracked

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2006 63,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

drivers mirror cracked

front number plate cracked

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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Y221 ARW is a 2001 Audi A4 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 Y221 ARW, 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 Y221 ARW registered?

Y221 ARW is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 28 June 2001.

Is Y221 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y221 ARW shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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