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Y223 BBC

2001 Audi A4

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,892 mi
Last recorded161,892 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2016
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY223 BBC
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2016 161,892 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 161,892 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015 152,235 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 139,196 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 129,455 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 117,940 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 117,940 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 101,366 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 92,102 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 85,980 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 85,980 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 82,893 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 78,498 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 78,498 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 74,214 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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Y223 BBC is a 2001 Audi A4 in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 Y223 BBC, 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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Y223 BBC is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 1 August 2001.

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