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Y226 LDN

2001 Audi A4

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,110 mi
Last recorded105,110 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2001 Audi A4109,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY226 LDN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 105,110 miles

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

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2015 105,110 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,870 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle and rear exhaust corroded

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls damaged

no reverse lights

offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 4 Sep 2014 95,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle and rear exhaust corroded

nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewalls damaged

no reverse lights

offside rear brake slight bind

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,895 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 87,895 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2012 76,498 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,115 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 65,115 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2010 59,643 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 53,072 miles

suspect water leak from water pump

Pass 21 May 2008 47,341 miles

engine and gearbox trays fitted

o/s/f and n/s/f wiper blades have small splits

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 May 2008 47,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine and gearbox trays fitted

o/s/f and n/s/f wiper blades have small splits

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,955 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 35,193 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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Y226 LDN is a 2001 Audi A4 in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 Y226 LDN, 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 Y226 LDN registered?

Y226 LDN is a 2001 Audi A4, first registered on 27 March 2001.

Is Y226 LDN safe to buy?

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