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Y221 LJO

2001 Audi A4

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,051 mi
Last recorded150,051 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY221 LJO
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 150,051 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 139,449 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 129,680 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside front and rear brake hose slightly deteriorated. Nearside front tyre worn close to limit. Offside front anti-roll bar linkage bush slightly worn. Offside and nearside rear tyre outer edge slight wear.

Pass 1 Nov 2013 124,425 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 121,371 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,938 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 85,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 85,502 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 77,151 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 68,254 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2007 61,255 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 52,642 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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Y221 LJO is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 Y221 LJO, 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 LJO registered?

Y221 LJO is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 14 June 2001.

Is Y221 LJO safe to buy?

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